The Vergecast · Thursday, July 9, 2026
President Trump's executive order calls for accelerating the deployment and commercialization of quantum computing, with a stated goal from his science advisor to develop a quantum computer powerful enough for scientific discovery by 2028. This reflects a broader push to maintain U.S. leadership in the field.
“Trump just issued an executive order saying that America, quote, stands at the cusp of a quantum revolution.”
“The order demands that America accelerate deployment and commercialization of quantum computing.”
“Meanwhile, his science advisor promised that the U.S. government will develop a computer, quote, powerful enough for scientific discovery by 2028.”