US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll sparked confusion during a Fox News interview when he claimed the Army had “an astronaut on the moon.” While discussing military operations ahead of the Army’s 250th anniversary parade, Driscoll mentioned speaking to “a soldier who’s on the moon,” prompting speculation about a potential secret lunar mission. Social media users questioned whether this was a Freudian slip revealing classified information or simply a mistake.
Many believe Driscoll likely meant to reference Army Colonel Anne McClain, a NASA astronaut currently aboard the International Space Station. The incident occurred as officials promoted tomorrow’s military parade in Washington DC, which President Trump described as unprecedented with tanks and aircraft displays. The Army hasn’t clarified Driscoll’s puzzling moon remark, leaving the unusual statement unexplained.
