This petition garnered over 30,000 signatures, which led Paul Shawcross, Chief of the Science and Space Branch at the White House Office of Management and Budget, to respond, «
The Administration shares your desire for job creation and a strong national defense, but a Death Star isn't on the horizon.»
«Russia does not
share America's interests,» Ryan said in a statement that appeared to put him at odds with Trump, who has expressed a
desire to work more closely with Russia during his
administration.