An already tense moment turned painfully awkward when Donald Trump appeared to be left hanging during a live call with the Artemis II crew, with a prolonged silence fuelling claims of a 'total snub' from astronauts orbiting far above Earth.
The incident unfolded during what was meant to be a celebratory exchange between Trump and astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission. Instead, the conversation took an uncomfortable turn as the president delivered a rambling message praising the crew and referencing high profile figures.
