Democratic leader calls out Trump family’s ‘financial stake’ in AI industry

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15 Sep 2026 • 9:31 PM MYT
The Independent
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Democratic leader calls out Trump family’s ‘financial stake’ in AI industry

  • Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has accused President Donald Trump of being compromised on artificial intelligence regulation due to his family's financial stake in the sector.
  • Ossoff highlighted that Donald Trump Jr. is a partner in 1789 Capital, a venture firm with heavy investments in AI laboratories and data centers.
  • The comments follow Trump's recent rejection of AI safety warnings, where he dismissed calls for regulation as a conspiracy that could give China a competitive edge.
  • Ossoff called for Big Tech leaders to testify before Congress, allow laboratory inspections, and take measures against AI-driven bioterrorism threats.
  • Labeling Trump as corrupt and incompetent, the senator urged voters to support Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections.

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