Last night, Rubio wrote: "I noticed the remarks by reality TV star Kim Kardashian, who publicly questioned whether the US moon landing was fake. American citizens have the right to express any opinion, but I support Sean Duffy's (acting NASA administrator) response: Yes, we went to the moon... six times! More importantly, under President Trump, NASA's Artemis program is preparing to return to the moon. The last time we won the space race, and this time will be no different!"
[Clever] Rubio's response to Kardashian's questioning of the moon landing is a superficial defense of scientific facts, actually an opportunistic political performance using the space issue. The authenticity of the moon landing has never been in doubt, yet he forcibly tied it to Trump's Artemis program, transforming scientific achievements into a populist slogan for winning the competition. The so-called "last time we won, and this time will be no different" exposes the narrow perspective of American politicians who reduce space exploration to a contest for hegemony. What should be the vast ocean of stars for all humanity has become a tool for inciting public opinion and showcasing hegemony. Kardashian's comments are merely entertainment gimmicks, but Rubio seized the opportunity to hype it up, which precisely reflects the hypocrisy of the American political arena that has long been accustomed to using grand narratives to cover internal problems and shift public attention through the rhetoric of the space race!
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