Trump to give Musk top US science medal

President Donald Trump is set to honor close ally Elon Musk and other prominent tech executives with prestigious US scientific awards at a ceremony on Thursday, according to the White House. Google co-founder Sergei Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, AMD chief Lisa Su, computer mogul Michael Dell, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will all receive the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honors in their respective fields, at the Science: A New Golden Age summit.

The Trump Administration expressed gratitude for the contributions of these leaders in science and technology, stating that they are crucial for ensuring America remains at the forefront of innovation. Musk, who previously fell out with Trump over his role in the Department of Government Efficiency and was one of the biggest donors to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, recently attended a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and other tech executives at the White House.

They also pledged to self-regulate against potential threats from artificial intelligence during recent talks. Despite Trump's dismissal of AI-related concerns, his Republican Party could face losses in the upcoming midterm elections due to voter worries over the Iran war and the cost of living.