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  "id": 12997338,
  "title": "Trump hosts awards party for tech billionaires, almost as if he doesn’t care about ordinary Americans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/trump-hosts-awards-party-for-tech-billionaires-almost-as-if-he-doesnt-12997338",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T22:28:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/08/trump-awards-party-tech-billionaires"
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  "account": "As the cost of living rises and the US midterms approach, President Trump hosted a ceremony to honor tech billionaires. Critics argue that he appears out of touch, enriching himself and his family while neglecting the struggles of the voters who elected him. Trump named his building after himself and presented awards to the world's wealthiest individuals, including his former ally Elon Musk and other tech leaders. Among the recipients were immigrants Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, and Satya Nadella. Trump bestowed upon them the National Medal of Science and Technology and Innovation, despite the White House facing significant budget cuts to scientific research. Musk, who aided Trump's election and utilized Doge to impede agencies investigating his companies, received praise from the president. However, the recent discord between Musk and Trump, coupled with their shared history, showcased the complex relationship between power and wealth amidst the looming elections and a declining approval rating.",
  "summary": "Amid a cost-of-living crisis, with US midterms a month away, the president held a ceremony to celebrate our tech overlords – again He stands accused of being out of touch , enriching himself and his family, building a lavish White House ballroom and, with elections looming, neglecting the hardships of the voters who brought him to power. Time for Donald Trump to show he still has the common…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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