Trump considers appointing Jay Clayton, former SEC chairman and architect of the Ripple securities lawsuit, as AI czar.

Regulation & Gov · 2026-09-29

President Trump is considering appointing Jay Clayton, a former SEC chairman, as AI czar, according to reporting. Clayton previously led the SEC during a securities lawsuit against Ripple, a crypto platform.

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