During the historic mission to the far side of the Moon, President Donald Trump engaged with the Artemis II crew following their achievement. After congratulating the astronauts on the mission’s success, the President shifted the conversation to highlight Canadian involvement in the space exploration effort. Trump discussed conversations he had with several prominent Canadian figures.
He specifically referenced Wayne Gretzky, the former professional hockey player and longtime supporter, often referred to by Trump as “The Great.” The President stated he had spoken with Gretzky, as well as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. “I must say that I spoke to a very special person, Wayne Gretzky, whom I think you know, the Great,” Trump remarked to the crew. He continued by indicating he had also spoken with numerous other individuals.
The interaction occurred during the Artemis II mission, a significant step in lunar exploration. The focus on Canadian figures during the post-mission discussion remains a notable aspect of the event.
