Power, Profit, and Preemption: How Trump’s AI Order and Media Merger Blur the Line Between Public Office and Private Gain

Donald Trump has long treated the presidency as an extension of his personal brand. However, his recent actions signal a more troubling escalation. Trump now appears to be aligning federal power directly with private enrichment. That alignment centers on artificial intelligence, media ownership, and executive authority.

At the core of this Trump AI conflict of interest sits a sweeping Executive Order that weakens state regulation. At the same time, Trump’s family media company has pivoted into speculative AI infrastructure. Together, these moves raise serious questions about ethics, federalism, and abuse of power. Continue reading “Trump’s AI Executive Order and Media Merger Expose a Dangerous Conflict of Interest”