President Donald Trump has ruled out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as his pick for a permanent AI czar. Trump said Bessent should stay at the Treasury. The White House still plans to create an AI adviser role and an ‘AI Force’ to speed US AI development. No permanent appointment has been named yet. The search follows the departure of earlier tech advisers. David Sacks stepped down as the White House AI and crypto czar in May 2026 after reaching the 130-day limit for special government employees. He still co-chairs the President’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology. Trump said an AI Force would boost American AI development. The administration is weighing how to organise its AI push. Tech leaders are watching closely for the next appointment. Trump said an AI Force would boost American AI development. The administration has made AI competition with China a top priority. Bessent has served as Treasury Secretary in the Trump administration. Tech leaders await the next appointment.