Trump Awards Science Medals to Tech Executives, The New Republic Reports
- 8, 2026, at the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., President Trump awarded the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and...
- The recipients of the National Medal of Science included Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Google co-founder and former President of Alphabet Sergey Brin,...
- President Trump stated during the ceremony that the honorees had helped pioneer an incredible future for America, adding that because of them, the country will always remain on...
On Oct. 8, 2026, at the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., President Trump awarded the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to prominent technology executives, including figures who have collectively donated nearly $6 billion to his administration and related political efforts, according to The New Republic.
Medals Awarded at Washington Summit
The recipients of the National Medal of Science included Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Google co-founder and former President of Alphabet Sergey Brin, and Advanced Micro Devices President and CEO Lisa Su. Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation during the event at the Institute of Peace.
President Trump stated during the ceremony that the honorees had helped pioneer an incredible future for America, adding that because of them, the country will always remain on top and that no one else can compete. The New Republic reported that the collective awardees have directed nearly $6 billion toward initiatives tied to Trump and his administration.
Millions in Political Donations and Savings Pledges
Financial contributions linked to the honorees span multiple avenues of political support and savings programs. Alphabet and Microsoft contributed funds to the presidential inauguration and the White House ballroom. Advanced Micro Devices donated to a pro-Trump Super PAC.
Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion to help fund Trump Accounts, which serve as the administration’s savings program for children. The financial ties between the recipients and political funding initiatives were detailed by The New Republic.
H-1B Visa Suspension Coincides with Microsoft Award
Satya Nadella received his technology medal immediately after the administration indefinitely suspended Microsoft from the H-1B program. The federal program permits U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign workers, marking a notable policy action intersecting with the tech sector awards.