Former President Donald Trump said he would personally cover the overtime pay for astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, who spent nine months in space instead of their planned eight-day mission.

When asked about their $1,430 in extra pay, Trump remarked it was a small amount given their ordeal.

The astronauts, stranded at the ISS since June, were finally rescued by a SpaceX Crew Dragon, Fox Business has reported.

Trump also praised Elon Musk, calling him essential for the mission’s success.

Written by B.C. Begley