President Donald Trump said Friday he is ruling out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as his artificial intelligence czar, ending speculation that the Cabinet member was under consideration for the post.
According to The Hill, Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, saying Bessent will not be the 'Super Intelligence (SI) Czar,' a term Trump has used to describe his proposed rebranding of AI.
CNBC and The Hill both reported that Trump attributed the decision to Bessent's own preference, saying Bessent does not want the role.
Outlets across the political spectrum, including Politico, The Washington Times, Washington Examiner, Newsmax and Just the News, confirmed that Trump ruled out Bessent for the position.
How each side covered it
Left
- Politico reported that Trump said Bessent will not serve as the 'super intelligence' czar.
“Bessent won't be the 'super intelligence' czar, Trump says” — Politico
Center
- The Hill and CNBC reported Trump ruled out Bessent, quoting his Truth Social post referring to a 'Super Intelligence (SI) Czar' role.
- Outlets noted Trump said Bessent will not take the role because he 'doesn't want to.'
- Coverage highlighted this followed speculation that Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, was under consideration for the position.
“Trump rules out Bessent as AI czar” — The Hill
Right
- Right-leaning outlets similarly reported Trump's confirmation that Bessent will not be named AI or 'super intelligence' czar.
- Coverage framed the announcement as Trump eliminating Bessent from the list of possible candidates for the role.
“Trump confirms Bessent will not be 'super intelligence' czar” — Washington Examiner
Questions readers ask
What did President Trump announce about Scott Bessent?
President Trump said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not serve as his artificial intelligence czar, a position Trump calls the 'Super Intelligence (SI) Czar.'
Why did Trump rule out Bessent for the AI czar role?
According to The Hill and CNBC, Trump said Bessent does not want the position.
When did Trump make this announcement?
Trump made the announcement on Friday in a post on Truth Social, according to The Hill.
Was Bessent previously considered for the AI czar role?
Politico reported there had been speculation that Bessent was under consideration for the role before Trump ruled him out.
Sources · 9 outlet reports
- PoliticoLeft-leaningBessent won’t be the ‘super intelligence’ czar, Trump says
- CNBCCenterTrump says Scott Bessent won't be AI czar
- The HillCenterTrump rules out Bessent as AI czar
- The Straits TimesCenterTrump says Treasury’s Scott Bessent will not be his AI czar
- Just the NewsRight-leaningTrump confirms Scott Bessent won't be AI czar
- NewsmaxRight-leaningTrump: Treasury's Bessent Won't Be AI Czar
- RedStateRight-leaningTrump Nixes Bessent As AI Czar, Now the Hunt Continues
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningTrump eliminates Bessent from list of possible AI czars
- Washington ExaminerRight-leaningTrump confirms Bessent will not be ‘super intelligence’ czar