Trump Announces Dedicated White House Role for Cryptocurrency and AI

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new role in his administration for David Sacks, naming him White House Artificial Intelligence and Crypto Czar, in a post on Truth Social. Sacks, a tech entrepreneur and podcast host with ties to Silicon Valley, will be responsible for guiding policy in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

In the announcement, Trump emphasized Sacks' role in "making America the clear global leader in both areas." The president-elect highlighted Sacks' mission to address online free speech and provide regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency industry. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

Sacks brings significant tech industry experience, including being a co-founder and former COO of PayPal and a close associate of Elon Musk. He has been an active supporter of Trump, hosting fundraisers for the Trump-Vance campaign and appearing on the "All In" podcast with the president-elect. Robert Scoble / Wikimedia

During a previous podcast interview, Trump also expressed support for automatically granting green cards to college graduates, including those from junior colleges, as a means of attracting global talent. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia