President Trump stated on September 14, 2026, that artificial intelligence requires no new regulatory bodies, asserting that a strong president is the only necessary oversight mechanism. This rejection of legislative proposals comes as lawmakers, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator John Thune, have suggested creating new federal agencies or offices to monitor frontier AI model development.
The administration's stance is influenced by the June 29, 2026, Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter. This decision allows the president to remove commissioners of independent agencies without cause, effectively placing most federal bodies under direct executive control. Consequently, any new AI regulator would report directly to the president.
Trump argued that existing government powers are sufficient to regulate AI companies and warned that additional restrictions could benefit international competitors. The president has previously criticized calls for slower development from executives like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, labeling safety concerns as a hoax and relying on advisors like David Sacks.
