Trump appoints David Sacks as new 'White House AI & Crypto Czar'

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks would be in charge of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency policy for the White House.

Trump has been filling out critical roles in his next administration since he won reelection last month, including nominating his presidential Cabinet picks. Cabinet officials must be confirmed by the Senate.

Sacks, who founded the enterprise social media company Yammer, will be in charge of safeguarding online "free speech," and helping to crackdown on technological censorship, Trump said. 

"In this important role, David will guide policy for the Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "He will work on a legal framework so the Crypto industry has the clarity it has been asking for, and can thrive in the U.S."

The incoming president also announced that Sacks will lead the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology.

"David has the knowledge, business experience, intelligence, and pragmatism to MAKE AMERICA GREAT in these two critical technologies," Trump wrote in a subsequent post. "Congratulations, David."

Trump previously expressed doubts about cryptocurrency, even labeling it as a scam, according to Reuters, but embraced the technology during his presidential campaign.  

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just the News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.