New pro-AI group backed by Trump allies plans $100M midterm spending push

The organization, Innovation Council Action, is championed by tech investor and White House AI advisor David Sacks and is closely aligned with President Donald Trump's agenda.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:04pm

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A new pro-AI political group called Innovation Council Action is planning to spend more than $100 million in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a major escalation in efforts to shape U.S. tech policy. The group is closely aligned with former President Donald Trump's agenda and plans to support candidates who favor deregulation while opposing those pushing for stricter AI rules.

Why it matters

The move underscores how artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a central political battleground, with deep-pocketed groups preparing to reward allies and pressure critics ahead of the elections. This reflects the growing importance of AI policy in the U.S. political landscape.

The details

Innovation Council Action is championed by tech investor and former White House AI advisor David Sacks. The group plans to support candidates who favor deregulation of AI, while opposing those pushing for stricter rules. This is part of a broader effort by pro-industry groups to influence the 2026 midterm elections, with other organizations like Leading the Future and a Meta-backed super PAC also planning major spending.

  • Innovation Council Action has been quietly building its presence in Washington, opening a D.C. office and raising funds since late last year.
  • The group plans to spend more than $100 million in the 2026 midterm elections.

The players

Innovation Council Action

A new pro-AI political group that plans to spend more than $100 million in the 2026 midterm elections to support candidates who favor deregulation of artificial intelligence.

David Sacks

A tech investor and former White House AI advisor who is championing Innovation Council Action.

Donald Trump

The former U.S. president whose AI agenda the Innovation Council Action group is closely aligned with.

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What they’re saying

“President Trump has made it clear, America will win the AI race against China, period. He built the framework, he's leading from the front, and this organization exists to make sure he doesn't fight that battle alone.”

— Taylor Budowich, Founder of Innovation Council Action

The takeaway

This new pro-AI group's plans to spend heavily in the 2026 midterms highlights the growing political importance of artificial intelligence policy in the United States. It reflects a broader effort by industry-aligned organizations to shape the political landscape around AI regulation and development.