In a statement that sounds like it's ripped from a sci-fi script, the White House has announced its development of technology capable of manipulating time and space, raising eyebrows and hopes for interdimensional vacations.

Kratsios's buzzworthy claim—“manipulate time and space”—sparked a firestorm on X, racking up over 3.9 million views, but the viral video frenzy masks his true meaning: a metaphor for how American innovation, from aerospace to AI, is set to reshape global tech leadership.