GOP donors fault Trump’s AI stance for ignoring voters’ affordability fears

GOP donors say Trump’s dismissive framing of AI as a ‘hoax’ misses voters’ concerns about inflation, gas and energy costs, and call for more empathetic, clearer messaging on AI regulation and national tech leadership. While Trump touts AI dominance over China, donors warn that without addressing affordability and effective communication, Republicans could suffer in tight midterm races even as tech leaders urge caution and slower AI advancement.