Trump’s AI order may be ‘illegal,’ Democrats and consumer advocacy groups claim
CNBC • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Democrats and consumer advocacy groups claim that President Trump's executive order on a national artificial intelligence framework may be illegal, as it threatens funding for states that implement AI laws considered "onerous," according to CNBC. The legality of the order is disputed by these groups.
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
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