Shatner: Earth beats space, Kirk beats Picard

William Shatner, who became the oldest man to visit space in 2024, recently shared his personal preferences during a July 4th interview on the National Mall. The Canadian-born actor engaged CNN anchors Laura Coates and Brianna Keilar in a lighthearted discussion.

Shatner expressed a clear preference for living on Earth rather than in space, stating his allegiance to Captain Kirk over Jean-Luc Picard. He also affirmed his love for America, celebrating its 250th birthday and remarking on the interdependence of nations on the United States. When asked about aliens, Shatner humorously suggested that the anchors themselves were among them.