Washington DC, Oct. 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) honoured six leading American innovators, including Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Michael Dell and Satya Nadella, with the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, describing the recipients as "national treasures" helping pioneer an "incredible future for America".

Trump presented the medals at the White House's "Science: A New Golden Age Summit", where he said the honours represented the highest recognition for achievements in science and technology.

"Today we honour six more national treasures who are helping pioneer an incredible future for America by awarding them the National Medal of Science and the Na...