U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed 13 members from the realms of crypto, blockchain, AI, and technology to his re-established Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, as announced by the White House.
Key Appointments
The council, co-chaired by David Sacks, who oversees AI and crypto initiatives, and science advisor Michael Kratsios, features notable figures such as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Oracle CTO Larry Ellison. The council is expected to expand to a total of 24 members, with additional appointments anticipated soon.
Advisory Role and Strategic Focus
According to the January executive order that reinstated the council, its primary role is to advise the President on matters related to science, technology, education, and innovation policy. This strategic focus aligns with the administration’s broader goals in these sectors.
Background and Industry Connections
Many of the appointed members have previously shown support for the Trump administration. For instance, Huang has engaged with the President regarding export controls on Nvidia’s chips, while Zuckerberg has attended events at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club and participated in White House gatherings with other tech executives.
Legislative Context
The formation of this council follows the recent release of a national AI framework by the White House, which urges Congress to enact legislation that would supersede state-level laws. Furthermore, Trump has been advocating for the passage of the SAVE America Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration, asserting that he will not endorse other legislation until this act is approved.
In the legislative arena, the Senate has faced challenges in advancing a comprehensive digital asset market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act, which passed the House in July 2025. Delays have arisen due to various factors, including scheduled recesses and concerns over stablecoin regulations. A markup in the Senate Banking Committee, crucial for addressing securities laws, has been postponed following Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s remarks that the company could not support the bill as currently written.
This article was produced by NeonPulse.today using human and AI-assisted editorial processes, based on publicly available information. Content may be edited for clarity and style.
