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White House Science Chief’s ‘Manipulate Time and Space’ Claim Fuels Debate on Innovation Goals

Michael Kratsios's metaphorical remarks highlight U.S. tech ambitions as administration advances policies on tariffs and infrastructure modernization.

Michael Kratsios delivers a speech on the last day of the Web Summit in Lisbon on November 7, 2019.
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Trump's Science Director Says US Can "Manipulate Time And Space", Prompting Wild Conspiracy Theories
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Overview

  • Michael Kratsios, White House Science and Technology Director, stated U.S. technologies can 'manipulate time and space' during an April 14 speech in Texas.
  • The phrase, interpreted metaphorically, refers to transformative advancements in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and semiconductors, not literal space-time manipulation.
  • The comment has gone viral online, sparking conspiracy theories and public speculation about undisclosed advanced technologies.
  • Kratsios's remarks coincided with Trump administration policies, including tariff exemptions for tech imports and directives to integrate modern technology into federal infrastructure projects.
  • The speech framed these moves as part of a broader effort to revive mid-20th-century innovation momentum and strengthen U.S. global competitiveness.