Event Brief
Oct 8, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Trump expected to present Musk with science medal
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
President Donald Trump is expected to present several of the nation's highest science and technology honors on Thursday, including the National Medal of Science to entrepreneur and former DOGE chief Elon Musk. The description does not name the other recipients or specify the venue.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump is expected to present Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science and hand out other science and technology honors.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The honors recognize achievements in science and technology.
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