India, March 5 -- NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore finally broke their silence amidst the reports that their return to earth was delayed due to politics. The duo reiterated that politics had nothing to do with their extended stay in space.

Williams and Wilmore's remarks comes after President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk accused the former Joe Biden administration for postponing their return from the International Space Station (ISS).

Blasting his predecessor, Trump claimed that his administration wanted to expedite the astronauts' return to Earth.

"They have been waiting for many months on @Space Station. Elon will soon be on his way. Hopefully, all will be safe. Good luck Elon!!!," Trump wrote on Truth Socia...