Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Tim Cook, and other tech leaders meet Trump to discuss AI, innovation, and US investments
Trump Praises Tech Leaders at High-Profile White House Meeting
Former US President Donald Trump hosted an exclusive roundtable with top technology CEOs at the White House, calling the group a “high IQ” team that is “leading a revolution in business.”
Seated at a long table, Trump was flanked by major industry figures including:
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai
- Apple CEO Tim Cook
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
- Oracle CEO Safra Catz
- IBM CEO Arvind Krishna
- Google co-founder Sergey Brin
“The most brilliant people are gathered around this table. This is definitely a high-IQ group, and I’m very proud of them,” Trump remarked.
AI and Innovation Take Center Stage
The meeting focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and America’s position in the global tech landscape.
🧠 Key Points Discussed:
- AI as a transformational force: “AI is one of the most transformative moments any of us has ever seen,” said Sundar Pichai, emphasizing US leadership in AI.
- AI Action Plan praised:
Pichai called the White House’s AI Action Plan, unveiled in July, “a great start.” - US tech investments:
- Google will invest $250 billion in the US over the next two years.
- Microsoft is investing $75–80 billion annually in the country.
“It’s great. We are proud of you. A lot of jobs,” Trump responded to Pichai’s investment announcement.
Satya Nadella Applauds US Leadership and Policy Support
Satya Nadella praised the Trump administration for creating a favorable environment for American tech companies:
“It’s not just innovation — it’s market access and global trust that your policies have enabled,” Nadella stated.
He also thanked First Lady Melania Trump for highlighting AI-driven skilling and economic opportunity.
“A really amazing job you’ve done,” Trump responded, commending Nadella’s leadership.
Bill Gates Shares a Lighter Moment
Bill Gates, attending as a philanthropist, joked:
“I’m in the second phase of my career — giving away all the wonderful money Satya’s good work has helped multiply,” drawing laughter from Trump and the attendees.
White House Focuses on AI Education and Workforce Development
Earlier in the day, Melania Trump hosted a session with the White House Task Force on AI Education, joined by:
- Sundar Pichai
- IBM CEO Arvind Krishna
- Industry leaders from across the tech sector
The session emphasized:
- AI literacy
- Workforce skilling
- Public-private collaboration on education
Trump Touches on Global Affairs
Speaking to the media after the meeting:
- Trump claimed he “settled seven wars” but did not specify which.
- He noted ongoing dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying: “We are having a very good dialogue.”
A Show of Strength in US Tech Leadership
The high-powered gathering of tech leaders reflects the strategic importance of AI, innovation, and investment in the US economy. Trump’s remarks and the CEOs’ comments underscored a shared vision for keeping America at the forefront of global technology.
