Donald Trump

Donald Trump is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the 47th President of the United States, having previously held the office as the 45th President from 2017 to 2021. As head of state and commander-in-chief, he holds direct authority over US defense policy, military procurement, and the strategic direction of the armed forces.

Presidential decisions on defense budgets, export controls, and allied military support shape the pace and direction of autonomous weapons development across both US programs and partner nations. Trump’s administration sets the policy framework within which the Pentagon’s AI and drone initiatives operate.