President Trump presents top science medals to Big Tech leaders

President Donald Trump presented the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sergey Brin, and Lisa Su on Thursday, TechCrunch reported. At the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit, Trump also awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Michael Dell and Satya Nadella. SBS News reported that during the ceremony, Trump referred to Musk as a national treasure and a friend. [1][8][10]

The recipients represent several major technology companies, including Advanced Micro Devices, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, and Alphabet, TechCrunch reported. Data cited by TechCrunch from The New Republic indicates that the award recipients have donated nearly 6 billion dollars to causes connected to Trump and his administration. [1]

TechCrunch reported that Alphabet and Microsoft donated funds to the presidential inauguration and the White House ballroom. Advanced Micro Devices contributed to a political action committee supporting Trump, while Michael Dell and Susan Dell pledged 6.25 billion dollars to fund Trump Accounts. [1]

Big Tech companies comprise the largest technology firms in the United States, including Microsoft and Alphabet. Trump currently serves as the 47th president of the United States, having previously held office from 2017 to 2021. [10][11]