Trump Formalizes Attacks on Political Foes | JQJO

President Trump is escalating his use of presidential power to target perceived enemies. He recently signed memos directing investigations into two former officials who opposed him, marking a formalization of his previous informal efforts. A third memo targets the law firm Susman Godfrey, which has successfully sued media outlets for spreading Trump's election lies. This represents a significant escalation in Trump's use of government resources for political retribution.

A powerful coalition of federal legislators, executive branch officials, and multinational technology corporations has coalesced around a strategy of "federal preemption," seeking to strip state governments of their authority over generative AI. The coalition argues that the legal frameworks governing these technologies are in a state of flux as generative AI affects every sector of the economy, from healthcare diagnostics to creative industries. The push aims to centralize regulation at the federal level, limiting state‑level oversight of AI development and deployment.