Politics · October 9, 2026
Elon Musk can’t hide his cheeky grin as Trump presents prestigious award
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to present Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science, marking a public reconciliation after a period of professional and personal friction. The two had previously clashed over federal spending bills and electric vehicle policies following Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Recently, Musk has reappeared in Trump's inner circle, attending high-profile events including a state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping and collaborating on a new AI-powered government website.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to present Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science, marking a public reconciliation after a period of professional and personal friction. The two had previously clashed over federal spending bills and electric vehicle policies following Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Recently, Musk has reappeared in Trump's inner circle, attending high-profile events including a state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping and collaborating on a new AI-powered government website.