The Real Scandal Isn’t That NASA’s Boss Flew His Jet. It’s That He Knew He Could Get Away With It.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson flew his vintage P-51 Mustang over Washington D.C. despite FAA safety objections. This isn’t a minor rule violation—it’s a window into a government culture where high-ranking officials operate with de facto immunity, eroding the very principle of accountability that regulation is supposed to enforce.