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U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order on quantum computing while seated in the Oval Office, surrounded by officials and guests at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Trump Administration Targets US Quantum Computer by 2028 Amid Data Security Push

Washington, D.C., United States - The Trump administration has issued an executive order mandating the development of an advanced quantum computer by 2028 to solidify US technological leadership and accelerate scientific discovery. This ambitious directive, spearheaded by Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Michael Kratsios, coincides with a nationwide push for federal agencies to adopt post-quantum cryptography to defend sensitive data against future quantum threats.