One of the biggest problems — of many — that President Donald Trump identified under his predecessor’s regime involved the soaring cost of living to which many Americans were subjected.
By that same token, Trump also appears cognizant that one of the initiatives he supports, the investment in and proliferation of artificial intelligence, could very well lead to Americans feeling the same sort of squeeze they felt under former President Joe Biden.
Aware of that, the president took to Truth Social to issue a mandate to tech companies, saying they will not be allowed to jack up American utility bills.
Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 06:38 PM EST 01.12.26 pic.twitter.com/kKlX348syO
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) January 12, 2026
