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At the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit held on Thursday, President Trump presented the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sergey Brin, and Lisa Su. Additionally, Michael Dell and Satya Nadella were honored with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
The administration highlighted the contributions of these recipients, with President Trump stating that the honorees have pioneered an incredible future for the country. He further remarked that their work ensures the United States maintains a competitive advantage globally.
According to reports from The New Republic, the award recipients have collectively contributed nearly $6 billion to initiatives associated with the Trump administration. Specific examples include donations to the presidential inauguration fund and a $6.25 billion pledge from Michael and Susan Dell for a children's savings program.
The recognition of Satya Nadella occurred shortly after the administration placed an indefinite suspension on Microsoft regarding the H-1B program. This specific government policy restricts the ability of United States companies to recruit skilled foreign labor.
