Modern Day Thomas Edison

WASHINGTON, DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has presented Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science, praising the billionaire entrepreneur for his contributions to innovation, technology and American industry. The presentation took place during the “A New Golden Age” Summit in Washington, DC, where Trump described Musk as a “modern-day Thomas Edison,” a “genius” and a “national treasure.” Trump’s remarks highlighted Musk’s role in advancing technologies across multiple industries, including electric vehicles and space exploration. The recognition placed Musk among several prominent technology leaders honoured during the event for their contributions to scientific…