David Sacks, Trump’s appointed advisor on AI and cryptocurrency, has taken aim at The New York Times (NYT) for what he perceives as sensationalistic reporting regarding his government role. He claims the outlet continues to focus on unsubstantiated accusations of conflicts of interest despite repeated refutations. NYT published a report detailing potential benefits Sacks’s advisory role may bring him and those around him, igniting Sacks’ criticism. He claims the New York Times has persisted in reporting these claims for five months, despite his team successfully debunking them previously. Sacks argues that while the outlet continues to publish stories based on anecdotes and unsubstantiated claims, he believes they are deliberately trying to keep the issue alive. 708 tech investments remain with Sacks including 449 AI-related investments, which could potentially benefit from his support for those industries.