President Trump signs two executive orders to advance quantum computing development and cybersecurity.
President Trump signed two executive orders on June 22, 2026, directing federal agencies to build a powerful quantum computer for scientific research by 2028 and to transition government systems to post-quantum cryptography by 2030 or 2031. The orders aim to maintain U.S. leadership in quantum technology amid competition with China and address emerging cybersecurity threats. Executives from major tech companies including Google and IBM attended the Oval Office signing ceremony.
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“Trump signs orders calling for powerful quantum computer, targeting 2028” · The Hill, Reuters, Bloomberg, Defense One
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HThe Hill Trump signs orders to boost quantum research, security 3h ago RReuters Trump signs orders calling for powerful quantum computer, targeting 2028 12h ago BLBloomberg Trump Orders US to Speed Quantum Adoption, Boost Cyber Defenses 4h ago D1Defense One Executive orders seek to hasten quantum computing—and guard against its use 2h ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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