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President Trump awards Big Tech donors with nation’s highest science prizes

President Trump awards Big Tech donors with nation's highest science prizes

By · Published October 9, 2026  11:35 UTC · Updated October 9, 2026  13:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: President Trump awards Big Tech donors with nation's highest science prizes
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The awards, typically reserved for American citizens, have been given to individuals born outside the US. The recipients include five tech executives who were born outside the US, sparking controversy over the selection process.

Coverage from The Times of India notes that this is a departure from the usual criteria for the award.

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Which tech executives received the awards?

According to coverage, the recipients include Elon Musk and five other tech executives.

Were the recipients born in the US?

No, five of the six recipients were born outside the US.

What is the controversy surrounding the awards?

The selection process has been criticized for departing from the usual criteria for the award.

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