TechTrump rejects new AI guardrails, says a ‘high IQ president’ is all that’s needed
Trump rejects calls for new AI guardrails and lashes out at Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei after Amodei made an urgent appeal for an AI slowdown.

President of the United States
President of the United States (2017–)
| Born | 1946-06-14 · Queens |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman, Media personality |
The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-10-20. We only display them — no calculation, weighting or editing. A single survey often reports all adults and registered voters separately, so the same pollster and dates can appear twice; where approve and disapprove add up to less than 100%, the rest were unsure or did not answer.
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Approve | Disapprove |
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| RMG Research2026-09-28 – 2026-10-06 registered voters · 2,000 | 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-06 | registered voters · 2,000 | 43% | 56% |
| Pew Research Center2026-09-30 – 2026-10-04 adults · 5,062 | 2026-09-30 – 2026-10-04 | adults · 5,062 | 30% | 68% |
| TIPP Insights2026-08-25 – 2026-08-28 adults · 1,461 | 2026-08-25 – 2026-08-28 | adults · 1,461 | 38% | 52% |
| Ipsos2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 951 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | registered voters · 951 | 37% | 63% |
| Ipsos2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,215 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | adults · 1,215 | 33% | 65% |
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Trump said late Monday in Kansas that he does not intend to harm Canadian jet maker Bombardier, more than a month after threatening to bar the company from the U.S. market.
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Riots in France deepen turmoil in Emmanuel Macron’s final months as president, potentially benefiting Marine Le Pen. A Reuters/Ipsos poll puts Donald Trump’s approval at a record low. Saudi Arabia postpones its “Davos in the Desert” conference as Houthi attacks keep Riyadh airport closed; a separate report examines a hacker who used AI agents to breach more than 100 companies.
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Vladimir Putin proposed a meeting of the US, Chinese and Russian leaders during the APEC summit. Donald Trump said he would take part, with denuclearization—not ending the war in Ukraine—as the focus. Beijing has not stated a position, while Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said such a meeting would inflate Putin’s status and encourage him to continue the war.
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Trump said he is willing to meet Putin and Xi in China. He also renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying it was time for someone else to negotiate on Ukraine’s behalf.
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US President Donald Trump says he warned French President Emmanuel Macron that allowing immigrants into France was “a big mistake,” and that Paris would soon become “a Muslim city.”
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US President Donald Trump said he warned French President Emmanuel Macron that allowing immigrants into France was “a big mistake”, and claimed Paris would soon become “a Muslim city”.
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Donald Trump said he could immediately tighten unilateral sanctions on Russia if Washington and Moscow fail to reach an agreement on Ukraine. He said most fellow Republicans understood his decision not to invoke the relevant legislation for now.
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Trump said he is willing to meet Putin and Xi in China. He also renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying it was time for someone else to negotiate on Ukraine’s behalf.
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At a rally in Kansas, President Donald Trump warned that riots and looting in France foreshadow what could happen in the United States if Democrats win in November.
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Vice President JD Vance declined to join Trump in endorsing Netanyahu, saying he would not get involved in Israeli elections, a week before Israelis vote.
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Trump rejects calls for new AI guardrails and lashes out at Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei after Amodei made an urgent appeal for an AI slowdown.

US President Donald Trump called demands to slow AI development a “SICK conspiracy” benefiting China, saying the technology only needs a strong, smart president as a safeguard. His remarks came as Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman urged more government regulation amid warnings about uncontrolled AI development and rogue agents.

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines polling on Trump’s net approval for handling AI, voter preferences for congressional candidates linked to data-center issues, and possible effects of AI and data centers on jobs and the midterm elections. The discussion also considers backlash to AI in Georgia and the role of AI lobbying money.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Sept. 14 that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop striking each other’s energy targets, though neither government confirmed a deal. Trump had also blamed Ukraine’s attacks on Russian fuel infrastructure for rising diesel prices, while Kyiv has continued targeting Russian oil facilities.

Donald Trump said he would review 9/11 victims’ families’ request to declassify and release records that might illuminate Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the 2001 attacks. The Saudi government has long denied involvement, while relatives have pursued legal action and urged Trump to support them.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said AI development is “walking a narrow middle path,” while Trump insisted he is not downplaying the risks.

Several states are suing the Trump administration to stop a new Department of Homeland Security rule that would make it more difficult for some immigrants to obtain green cards.
Brent crude rose more than 3% to above $108 a barrel as oil prices surged again. Russia restricted diesel exports after months of Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. President Donald Trump said the $5,000 payment he offered to all American adults will happen, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sought an all-Senate briefing on AI risks and national security implications.

President Donald Trump rejected the idea of putting guardrails on artificial intelligence, saying a “high IQ” president is all the United States needs to address its risks.

Trump said there is no need for additional AI regulation and criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. His administration has promoted rapid AI growth and data-center development while seeking an insurmountable technology advantage over China.
