Overview
- The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2025 Physics Nobel to John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis for 1984–85 superconducting-circuit experiments foundational to quantum computing.
- On Oct. 30, President Trump shared a quote attributed to Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Truth Social asserting that "Trump 47 racks up his first Nobel Prize" tied to quantum, AI and fusion priorities.
- Mediaite reports that Trump’s Truth Social post is the sole source of the Wright statement, which has not been corroborated by the Department of Energy or the Nobel committee.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump’s claim on X, calling it an attempt to take credit for someone else’s award.
- Nobel laureate John Martinis downplayed the claim, joking that the 1985 work would credit Ronald Reagan, while noting the administration’s stated support for quantum technology.