Nominee for NASA in Hot Water: Fraud Allegations and Casino Debts

Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee for NASA administrator, faced fraud charges and several lawsuits over casino debts. Arrested in 2010 for fraud, he settled casino-related cases, including a notable $650,000 settlement with Trump's Taj Mahal. The Senate will vote on his nomination amid unfolding controversies.

President Trump's nominee for NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman, is facing renewed scrutiny over past fraud charges and lawsuits related to casino debts. Arrested in 2010 for writing bad checks totaling $2 million to various casinos, Isaacman's financial woes are making headlines again as his nomination approaches a Senate vote.

The arrest was tied to a dispute over travel reimbursement with Palms Casino in Las Vegas. Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and astronaut, resolved the matter swiftly, according to sealed court records. He later settled with Trump's Taj Mahal for $650,000, after being sued over unpaid casino debt from 2008.

Despite claiming these legal issues were youthful indiscretions and that all matters have been resolved, questions linger over his candidacy for leading NASA. The Senate Commerce Committee will soon deliberate on his nomination amid these unfolding financial controversies.

(With inputs from agencies.)