Clifford McKenny is a character of Isaac Asimov's science-fiction short story "Trends".
About Clifford[]
Clifford McKenny is the narrator of the story and a colleague of John Harman who actively assists in the Moon rocket project.
McKenny recounts the events from the year 2008, describing his experiences with Harman during the 1970s. He helps Harman navigate extreme public hostility, political restrictions, and sabotage. McKenny smuggles Harman out of the hospital after the Prometheus explosion and organizes resources, recruits engineers in Chicago, and supports the construction of New Prometheus. Throughout the story, McKenny serves as both observer and facilitator, enabling Harman's secret work and eventual successful lunar flight while ensuring the safety and coordination of the project.