Donald Trump Draws Ridicule Over His Fake Nobel Prize Announcement

On October 30, President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to claim victory related to the Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to three scientists. Despite not being a recipient himself, Trump expressed a sense of ownership over the prestigious accolade.His post referenced Chris Wright, former CEO of Liberty Energy and current U.S. Secretary of Energy, who noted that a former Lawrence Berkeley National Lab scientist earned the Nobel Prize for contributions in quantum physics. Trump asserted, “Quantum computing, AI, and Fusion are the three signature Trump science efforts. Trump 47 racks up his first Nobel Prize!”However, the actual winners include John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis, who conducted groundbreaking experiments on superconductors in the mid-1980s, fundamentally altering quantum mechanics. Martinis acknowledged the historical context, suggesting credit should also go to former President Ronald Reagan, while the internet buzzed with criticism of Trump’s self-aggrandizement, with many expressing concern over his behavior and the implications of his statements. (Photo: Wikipedia Commons)