Trump Announces Scott Bessent Will Not Serve as AI Czar
President Donald Trump confirmed that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not be appointed as his administration's artificial intelligence czar, following media reports suggesting he was under consideration for the role. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that Bessent does not want to take on the position and emphasized that Bessent is performing well in his current role at Treasury. Trump cited two reasons: first, Bessent's lack of interest in becoming AI czar; second, his strong performance as Treasury Secretary. The president expressed confusion over why anyone would consider moving such a capable official from their post. This clarification comes amid ongoing developments regarding Trump’s policy and leadership decisions following the 2026 election.
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