Donald Trump News / Trump made a big announcement regarding the overtime pay of Sunita Williams and Wilmore

Donald Trump News: US President Donald Trump has made a big statement regarding the overtime payment of astronauts. He said that he will pay it himself. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who went on a mission of just 8 days, were stranded in space for 286 days due to technical fault.

Trump's statement and Elon Musk's role

While talking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said that he was not aware of the subject, but if needed, he would pay this amount from his own pocket. He also thanked Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, admitting that without his efforts, the two astronauts could have been stranded there for longer.

NASA salary dispute

According to the report, under NASA rules, astronauts are not paid overtime for working more than the stipulated time. Williams and Wilmore have been given only US$1,430 as additional salary for their 286-day stay.

Earlier there was news of not getting overtime payment

Earlier it was reported that NASA will not pay extra to these astronauts, due to which this issue gained momentum. After this statement of Trump, now it has to be seen whether the government or NASA takes any official decision on this.