Trump Says Bessent Won't Lead New AI 'Super Intelligence' Role
President Trump confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is not interested in becoming his administration's so-called 'Super Intelligence czar.'
President Donald Trump publicly confirmed Thursday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declined to take on the role Trump has been describing as the "Super Intelligence czar," a position apparently envisioned to oversee the administration's artificial intelligence ambitions at the highest levels of government.
Trump's remarks signal that the White House is still searching for the right person to anchor a new AI leadership post, even as the administration positions itself as a driver of American dominance in the rapidly evolving technology sector. Bessent, who has his hands full managing the nation's fiscal policy at the Treasury Department, reportedly has no interest in adding the sprawling, undefined mandate to his portfolio.
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The disclosure raises immediate questions about who will ultimately fill the role and what authority that person would actually hold. A dedicated AI policy czar could carry significant influence over federal procurement, national security technology decisions, and regulatory posture toward the private sector — but the position's structure and power remain unclear.
The move comes as the Trump administration has made artificial intelligence a centerpiece of its economic and national security agenda, pushing to accelerate domestic AI development and counter China's growing capabilities in the field. Finding a credible, senior figure to lead that charge could prove critical to translating political rhetoric into concrete policy action.
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