Congress just told the White House “We’re not cutting NASA.”

The claim that 'Congress just told the White House “We’re not cutting NASA. ”' implies a definitive and unified congressional rejection of any NASA budget cuts.

However, the evidence from multiple recent reports shows a more nuanced reality. The White House, under the Trump administration, has proposed substantial cuts to NASA’s budget, including a 24% overall reduction and up to 47% cut in NASA science funding. These proposals have alarmed scientists and space advocates.space.comspace.comExperts alarmed as White House proposes 'largest single-year cut to NASA in...space.comspace.com'What a waste.' US scientists decry Trump's 47% cuts to NASA science budgetcity-journal.orgcity-journal.orgCongress Crushes Hopes for NASA Reform

Congressional reaction has included pushback against some of these cuts, with lawmakers reasserting priorities for space policy and funding certain programs despite the administration’s proposals. However, this pushback does not amount to an absolute veto or a categorical statement that no cuts will occur. Instead, Congress appears to be negotiating and moderating the extent of reductions rather than fully rejecting any budget tightening.

Additionally, significant workforce reductions at NASA are reportedly planned or underway,politico.compolitico.comOver 2,000 senior staff set to leave NASA under agency push indicating that some level of contraction is still proceeding. Therefore, while Congress is resisting the most severe proposed cuts and advocating for continued support of NASA missions, it has not issued a clear-cut directive to the White House that no budget cuts will happen at all. The claim oversimplifies a complex budgetary negotiation process and overstates Congress’s current position.