NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman at Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Donald Trump faced significant online mockery from critics who labeled his actions embarrassing after he waved the green flag to start the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix. Additionally, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, the Artemis II commander, participated in the event on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Wiseman was seen in a two-seat IndyCar, preparing for driver Conor Daly to take him on a lap before the start of the race.