On September 14, AXIOS reported that Trump's investment in and support for AI have almost pushed the boundaries of what is typical for a politician. Meanwhile, within the Democratic Party, there are substantial disagreements regarding AI policy, with positions at the party level also becoming increasingly polarized. Given these significant differences, achieving a federal consensus on AI regulation appears unlikely this year or even extending into early 2029, irrespective of which party gains control of Congress. During his speech on Sunday, Trump dismissed safety concerns raised by AI industry leaders as the work of "negative forces," without specifying who he was referring to. Trump's allies, who advocate for accelerating AI development—including Silicon Valley venture capitalists—view these safety warnings as tactics employed by leading AI companies to secure advantageous regulatory conditions. On the other hand, congressional Democrats are increasingly acknowledging the urgent need for AI regulation, yet they still lack clear, actionable proposals. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that his caucus will convene on Tuesday to deliberate on potential AI-related initiatives. Former President Obama has also privately encouraged Democrats to prioritize AI issues. Among the Democratic ranks, Representative Greg Casar has proposed a more radical approach, advocating for an outright ban on superintelligence and a temporary halt to the development of advanced AI systems.