Trump's Rekindled Alliance with Elon Musk on Display at Medal Ceremony
Michael Kratsios presented the framed medal while honoring six science and technology leaders with the nation’s highest awards.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump received his late uncle's National Medal of Science during a White House ceremony, with science adviser Michael Kratsios presenting the 1983 award honoring Dr. John G. Trump.
- The researcher's early work at MIT began when he joined Robert Van de Graaff to develop X-ray technology for cancer treatments that Gen. Carl Spatz called "One of the most important factors contributing to our success."
- Included among the additional luminaries were Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, Lisa Su, Michael Dell, and Satya Nadella, all recognized for their contributions to science and innovation.
- Co-Founding the High-Voltage Engineering Corporation, the scientist led the radiation laboratory where his radar systems jammed German defenses and guided bombers on D-Day.
- Honoring these scientific pioneers fosters continued progress in atomic physics and industrial application, pushing America's science and technology forward today.
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The U.S. president presented the "National Science Medal" to SpaceX's boss, calling it "National Treasure" and confirming his return to the White House.
At a ceremony in Washington, US President Donald Trump honors the Tesla and SpaceX boss with the National Medal of Science - and calls him a "national treasure".
Why Satya Nadella and Top Tech Pioneers Were Awarded National Medals by Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump honoured six tech pioneers - including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Elon Musk - with America's highest scientific and technological innovation awards. Outlining the administration's broader technological roadmap, President Trump emphasised upcoming strategic initiatives in quantum computing, nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, and aerospace engineering. Why Satya Nadella and Top Tech Pioneers Were Awarded Nation…
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