Since it was stripped of planetary status, Pluto’s defenders have been fighting

Since Pluto's demotion from planetary status by the International Astronomical Union in 2006, scientists and space enthusiasts have increasingly challenged the decision, arguing that the IAU's definition of a planet is scientifically flawed and unworkable. The campaign to reinstate Pluto has become more polarized over the past two decades, with passionate defenders citing issues ranging from the questionable criteria used to the wounded pride of Americans who discovered it. Recently, the movement has gained political traction, with figures like Trump's NASA administrator Jared Isaacman publicly supporting efforts to restore Pluto's planetary status.