Trump names David Sacks co-chair of President's tech advisory council; retains AI, crypto czar role: Report

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Sharing the update on social media, Sacks said the council is ready to begin work on the administration's priorities.

"After all the accomplishments in our first year, Donald Trump has even bigger priorities for 2026," Sacks wrote in a post on X. "The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is hitting the ground running to deliver more wins for America."

Sacks' appointment drew praise from industry leaders, including Mike Selig, who highlighted his role in advancing innovation-focused policies.

In a reply to Sacks' post, Selig wrote, "@DavidSacks made @POTUS' vision of securing America as the global leader in innovation a reality by working tirelessly to advance pro-growth policies for AI and crypto."

He also thanked Sacks for his work as the administration's AI and crypto advisor, adding, "Thank you David for your leadership as President Trump's AI and Crypto Czar."

Selig further said he looks forward to working with Sacks in his expanded role. "I look forward to working with you in your new capacity as co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology," he wrote.

According to the media reports, the appointment expands Sacks' influence over technology policy as the administration pushes to strengthen the United States' leadership in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital assets. (ANI)