# Trump Awards Musk National Medal of Science

> Trump gives Musk top US science medal despite rocky relationship.
- Title: Trump Awards Musk National Medal of Science · euronews
- Summary: Trump gives Musk top US science medal despite rocky relationship. Trump awarded Elon Musk the National Medal of Science for space and tech achievements…
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- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/09/modern-day-thomas-edison-trump-awards-elon-musk-top-us-science-medal
- Author: Nathan Rennolds
- Published: 2026-10-09T06:16:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, national medal of science, trump, spacex, white house, government efficiency, news, world, politics
## Trump awards Musk medal
US President Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science at a Washington ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.

> I want to thank everybody for being here as we celebrate the exciting advance of science and technology in the golden age of America
## Musk called industrial titan
Trump described Musk as an 'industrial titan' and 'our modern-day Thomas Edison', praising his work across multiple fields.

> Few Americans in history have done more to advance America's national interest than Elon in one field after another.
## Recent relationship tension
Musk and Trump had a public feud after Musk criticized Trump's spending bill, the 'One Big Beautiful Bill', in early 2025.

> Musk criticised Trump's spending bill, the 'One Big Beautiful Bill', prompting the start of a bitter and public feud.
## Musk returns to Trump administration
Musk will co-lead 'Project Meridian', a defense study on future warfare technologies, starting in recent weeks.

> The project, commissioned by the Department of Defense, will study the future of warfare, helping identify the weapons and technologies the US military will need to build and master.
## Key takeaway

Trump awarded Elon Musk the National Medal of Science for space and tech achievements, despite recent public feud over government spending.