Editor’s Note: This report originally appeared in April 2025 but is revisited due to its connection to recent events.

A top Trump administration official has made startling claims about the United States possessing technology capable of manipulating time and space, according to remarks delivered by Dir. Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).

Kratsios highlighted what he described as a decline in American technological progress, noting that passenger planes are slower than before, trains lag behind global counterparts, and advancements have been stifled by regulatory burdens. He asserted that “our technologies permit us to manipulate time and space,” adding that such innovations could “annihilate distance, cause things to grow, and improve productivity.”

The official’s comments came amid broader discussions about reinvigorating American science and industry. Kratsios emphasized the need to restore technological leadership, criticizing past policies for hindering progress. He pointed to historical achievements like the Space Race and the development of the Internet but argued that current challenges—such as energy infrastructure and regulatory frameworks—have slowed innovation.

The remarks also touched on geopolitical competition, with Kratsios warning about foreign threats to American technology and stressing the importance of protecting intellectual property. He outlined a strategy focused on promoting domestic innovation while safeguarding against external risks.

Meanwhile, a separate report referenced President Trump’s alleged possession of “the most powerful weapons in the world,” though no concrete evidence was provided. The article also cited Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, a U.S. Air Force general, who spoke about space-based technologies capable of delivering wireless energy and global internet access.

The piece concluded with calls for further exploration of these claims, suggesting that “the Golden Age of American innovation is on our horizon” if the nation chooses to embrace it.