Michael Kratsios, a prominent technologist and proud Greek American, has been appointed Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, marking his return to public service under President Donald Trump.
The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter) by Trump, who lauded Kratsios’ previous achievements in his administration: “In my First Term, Michael was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Chief Technology Officer of the United States at the White House. He also served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering at the Pentagon and received the DoD’s Distinguished Public Service Medal. He graduated from Princeton and is a Distinguished Fellow at Stanford.”
Kratsios responded with enthusiasm, emphasizing the importance of scientific and technological advancement for national prosperity and security. “Thank you, Mr. President, for the honor of serving in your White House again, this time as Assistant to the President for Science & Technology and for the nomination to be Director of OSTP,” he wrote on X. “A Golden Age of American Innovation lies ahead!”
Kratsios, whose family roots trace back to Greece and his father is a Greek Orthodox priest, is widely recognized for his transformative work in technology policy. As the youngest U.S. Chief Technology Officer, he championed initiatives in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G development, while also strengthening the U.S. defense technology infrastructure as Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering.
His reappointment signals a renewed emphasis on leveraging cutting-edge science and technology to bolster America’s global competitiveness. Trump’s decision to reinstate Kratsios underscores the former president’s continued focus on prioritizing innovation as a cornerstone of economic and national security strategy.
