HOUSTON, April 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Monday called and congratulated the Artemis astronauts circling the Moon for making "history," telling them they've "made all America really proud, incredibly proud."

"You really are modern-day pioneers -- all of you," Trump said, before launching into a friendly interview of sorts with the three Americans and one Canadian who are on a historic 10-day mission around Earth's natural satellite.

"You've got a lot of courage doing what you're doing."