Trump awards Musk and other tech titans National Medals of Science
President Donald Trump awarded National Medals of Science and Technology to Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Sergey Brin, Satya Nadella, and Michael Dell at the White House on Thursday. During the ceremony at the Science: A New Golden Age Summit, Trump praised Musk as a national treasure and compared him to Thomas Edison. The honors arrived alongside announcements about new science funding, though the event contrasted sharply with administration policies targeting foreign workers and ongoing concerns over federal research cuts.
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- ✓ President Donald Trump presented the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation at a White House ceremony on Thursday.
- ✓ Honorees included Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Sergey Brin, Satya Nadella, and Michael Dell.
- ✓ Trump compared Elon Musk to Thomas Edison and called him a national treasure during the event.
- ✓ Five of the six honorees are immigrants.
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President Donald Trump presented National Medals of Science and Technology to six tech executives at a White House summit on Thursday.
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Trump Awards Tech Titans National Medals
President Donald Trump awarded National Medals of Science and Technology to Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Sergey Brin, Satya Nadella, and Michael Dell at the White House on Thursday. During the ceremony at the Science: A New Golden Age Summit, Trump praised Musk as a national treasure and compared him to Thomas Edison. The honors arrived alongside announcements about new science funding, though the event contrasted sharply with administration policies targeting foreign workers and ongoing concerns over federal research cuts.
Why it matters
The White House ceremony brought together prominent technology chief executives, including five immigrants, just hours after the administration delivered conflicting signals on immigration policy. The event also highlighted tensions surrounding federal funding cuts and a researcher exodus, even as the administration touted an innovation golden age.
What is confirmed
- President Donald Trump presented the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation at a White House ceremony on Thursday.
- Honorees included Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Sergey Brin, Satya Nadella, and Michael Dell.
- Trump compared Elon Musk to Thomas Edison and called him a national treasure during the event.
- Five of the six honorees are immigrants.
- The presentations occurred during the Science: A New Golden Age Summit at the White House alongside announcements about new science funding.
Still unconfirmed
- President Donald Trump wore thick layers of foundation to mask a bruise on his right hand during the ceremony.
What to watch next
- Further announcements regarding science funding and federal research budgets
- Administration actions and policy decisions concerning foreign tech workers and immigration programs
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