Donald Trump signed a series of significant executive orders aimed at revolutionizing American science and nuclear energy, laying the foundation for a new strategic independence and technological revival of the country
These documents serve as a firm declaration of the United States’ intention to restore leadership in areas that directly impact the future of national security, economic stability, and energy independence. One of the key aspects of the initiative is the "Nuclear Energy Revival" program. According to administration reports, the signed orders envisage creating favorable conditions for testing modern nuclear reactor designs in the laboratories of the Department of Energy, opening the way for the faster implementation of advanced technologies in the nuclear energy sector. Thus, the US seeks to strengthen its internal nuclear production capacity, reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, and increase its competitiveness on the global stage. Additionally, the orders include provisions for constructing new nuclear facilities on federal lands, which will be an important step in ensuring the country’s energy security. At the same time, enacted regulations oblige responsible regulatory agencies — particularly the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) — to issue necessary licenses promptly, preventing bureaucratic delays and accelerating the process of deploying new nuclear technologies into industrial production. Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, emphasized: “We are revitalizing the US nuclear industry by creating a sustainable and secure domestic nuclear fuel supply chain, guiding the country toward energy sovereignty and technological independence. This strategic return to leadership in the nuclear sphere aims to lay the groundwork for safe, clean, and efficient energy provision in the future.” Furthermore, President Trump signed an executive order introducing the so-called "Gold Standard of Science," which seeks to radically enhance transparency, openness to critique, and objective validation of research, as well as prevent conflicts of interest in scientific efforts. The administration states that this document is aimed at restoring public trust in science, which has become particularly important amid modern information warfare and heightened skepticism. “The order establishes new standards for quality science, and all federal research agencies are required to align their programs and investigations with these fundamental principles. The Trump administration also urges all scientific and academic institutions in the US to return to the basics, restoring the ‘Gold Standard’ — honest, transparent, and independent science,” the White House notes. This initiative has generated considerable resonance within the scientific, educational, and political communities, as it lays down a long-term platform for strengthening the US’s position in the world both in high-tech industries and in national security. The government believes that policies aimed at strategic innovation breakthroughs in nuclear and scientific fields should form the basis for stable economic development, energy independence, and enhanced global influence in the scientific community.