Trump Fast-Tracks Quantum Computing With New Executive Orders
President Trump signed two executive orders on June 22, 2026, to advance U.S. quantum research and protect national security. One order targets the development of a commercially relevant quantum computer by 2028. The second order focuses on speeding up the migration to post-quantum cryptography to defend against cyberattacks.
What changed
The President officially signed two executive orders to fast-track quantum innovation and federal security migration.
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Trump Signs Executive Orders to Accelerate Quantum Computing and Security
confidence 90%President Trump signed two executive orders on June 22, 2026, to advance U.S. quantum research and protect national security. One order targets the development of a commercially relevant quantum computer by 2028. The second order focuses on speeding up the migration to post-quantum cryptography to defend against cyberattacks.
What's confirmed:
- President Trump signed two executive orders on June 22, 2026, regarding quantum technology and cybersecurity policy.
- One executive order calls for the development of a powerful, commercially relevant quantum computer by 2028.
- The executive orders aim to strengthen security infrastructure and protect the U.S. from quantum computer-based cyberattacks.
- A new executive order directs NASA to plan for quantum space applications.
Still unconfirmed:
- U.S. federal agencies must complete their post-quantum cryptography transition by 2031.
- The White House will direct intelligence agencies to protect quantum research from foreign threats.
- Indiana could be a secret weapon for quantum computing executive orders.