Trump Praises Satya Nadella for Transforming Microsoft

US President Donald Trump has praised Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella for his role in transforming the technology giant and expanding its global impact.

.@POTUS: "For more than three decades, @satyanadella has been a key figure in the transformation of Microsoft — revolutionizing the company and empowering businesses, students, and consumers from all over the world with some of the most capable software ever built." https://t.co/SMN4Dn0ODZ

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 8, 2026

Speaking at the “A New Golden Age” summit in Washington, Trump highlighted Nadella’s more than three decades of contribution to Microsoft and credited him with helping revolutionize the company.

Trump said Nadella has empowered businesses, students and consumers around the world through Microsoft’s technological innovations and software products.

“For more than three decades, Satya Nadella has been a key figure in the transformation of Microsoft,” Trump said, describing Nadella’s leadership as instrumental in revolutionizing the company and making some of the world’s most capable software available to users globally.

The remarks came as Trump presented Nadella with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, recognizing his contributions to technology and innovation.