Trump signs narrower AI executive order after industry pushback

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, President Donald Trump enacted an executive order mandating that specific AI companies voluntarily present new models for government evaluation 30 days prior to their public launch. This directive is more limited than an earlier proposal that suggested a 90-day review period, which was postponed in late May due to pushback from industry figures, including venture capitalist and former White House AI advisor David Sacks. Trump emphasized his intention to maintain the competitiveness of AI companies against China. The finalized order clarifies that it does not impose mandatory licensing or preclearance obligations. Although Trump intended to sign the order in the presence of Silicon Valley CEOs, he opted for a private signing. Additionally, the order instructs the Department of Justice to focus on AI-related hacking and unauthorized access. This marks Trump's second executive order on AI; the first was issued in December 2025 to establish a national AI policy framework to prevent state-level regulations.