Politics · October 8, 2026
Elon Musk to receive National Medal of Science after Trump rift
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President Donald Trump awarded the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk and other prominent tech leaders on Thursday. The honors follow a public rift between Musk and Trump earlier in 2025 regarding federal spending and electric vehicle policies. Despite previous friction, Musk has recently reappeared at high-profile White House events and continues to support Republican candidates for the 2026 midterm elections.
President Donald Trump awarded the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk and other prominent tech leaders on Thursday. The honors follow a public rift between Musk and Trump earlier in 2025 regarding federal spending and electric vehicle policies. Despite previous friction, Musk has recently reappeared at high-profile White House events and continues to support Republican candidates for the 2026 midterm elections.