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Published September 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM ET · Updated September 19, 2026 at 10:11 PM ET

Trump defends AI industry and announces new ‘AI Force’

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Power Line. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

President Trump announced a new AI Force and defended the artificial intelligence industry. He vowed to protect the industry as the announcement of an AI czar approaches.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 d ago, when Power Line reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets. The most recent report came 11 d ago from Newsmax.

Conservative & independent coverage (3)

Newsmax 11 d ago
Trump Defends AI Industry, Announces New 'AI Force' - Newsmax ↗
Fox News 11 d ago
Trump announces new 'AI Force,' vows to protect industry as AI czar announcement nears ↗
Power Line 12 d ago
Trump Announces Greenland Agreement ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 18, 7:17 PM ET
12 d ago
Power Line
Trump Announces Greenland Agreement ↗
Sep 19, 4:08 PM ET
11 d ago
Fox News
Trump announces new 'AI Force,' vows to protect industry as AI czar announcement nears ↗
Sep 19, 5:10 PM ET
11 d ago
Newsmax
Trump Defends AI Industry, Announces New 'AI Force' - Newsmax ↗
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