From euronews · Nathan Rennolds · · 50s
Trump Awards Musk National Medal of Science
Trump gives Musk top US science medal despite rocky relationship.
In brief
Trump gives Musk top US science medal despite rocky relationship. Trump awarded Elon Musk the National Medal of Science for space and tech achievements, despite recent public feud over government spending. Originally reported by euronews.
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.”
The headline
Trump awarded Elon Musk the National Medal of Science for space and tech achievements, despite recent public feud over government spending.
