U.S. President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk highly at the National Medal of Science ceremony in Washington on October 7, 2026. In his speech, Trump called Musk “one of the greatest technology founders who ever lived.”

Trump described the Tesla and SpaceX CEO as “an industrial giant, a brilliant engineer,” and compared him to a modern-day Thomas Edison. He also called Musk a “national treasure” for his contributions to technology and innovation.

This statement reinforces Musk’s position as one of the most influential figures in global technology, while also highlighting his positive relationship with President Trump on the U.S. political stage.