Trump jets to South Carolina as fight for pro-crypto, AI-positive Congress heats up

NewsFri, 21 Aug 2026 14:44:27 UTC1 hour ago
Trump jets to South Carolina as fight for pro-crypto, AI-positive Congress heats up

The biggest name in US politics not on the ballot this election cycle, President Donald Trump, has inserted himself into the conversation as America heads to the polls to choose its next Congress, with crypto and artificial intelligence regulation stakes on the line.

As if Trump’s return to the campaign trail was not enough splash, he is also reportedly coming with his $400 million MAGA Inc. super PAC war chest to join the Republican fight to retain Congress majority.

The biggest financiers of this election cycle have their futures directly tethered to results. The crypto industry needs a Republican majority Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, as well as favorable rulemaking from the SEC and CFTC. 

AI stakeholders, on the other hand, will be looking to shake a growing perception that they have become an albatross for anyone looking to win an election.

Trump is ramping up for mid-term election fight 

Trump’s first stop on the mid-term campaign trail is a Friday rally in Myrtle Beach for Sen. Darline Graham. By difficulty, this one is as close to a layup as any for any Republican on the ballot. 

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