Trump made the announcement on Truth Social

In the appointment for the Super Intelligence Force, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday via his Truth Social account that Jay Clayton would lead the new body. The announcement became official after reports in the media on Friday.

According to Trump’s post, the new structure is intended to centrally coordinate the U.S. federal government's work in the field of superintelligence. Based on the source material, the plan follows earlier reports dated September 20 that raised the idea of creating an AI force similar to the Space Force.

Who will be in the new structure?

The team announced by Trump will include senior officials from different agencies alongside Clayton. The statement said the new group will focus on coordination within the federal government; no additional details were shared about the budget, timeline or any direct impact on markets.

Key names on the team

  • Andrew Ferguson — Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission
  • Scott Kupor — Director of the Office of Personnel Management
  • Emil Michael — Deputy Undersecretary for Research and Engineering and chief technology officer at the Department of War

Why Clayton's background is being watched in finance and crypto

The financial angle of the story is Clayton's previous role as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Clayton led the SEC during Trump's first presidential term and also served as interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.

According to the source, the U.S. Senate approved Clayton in July to take charge of the intelligence community. Reports on Friday, citing CNN, said Clayton was expected to keep his current role as director of national intelligence alongside the new assignment.

For crypto and technology investors, the appointment stands out because a figure with a regulatory background is being placed at the head of a new federal AI-focused structure. However, the source text included no data on any immediate impact of the move on crypto markets or broader financial markets.