AI and Defense Spending Propel US Industrial Might, Trump Says

President Donald Trump used the Ankara press conference to argue that artificial‑intelligence (AI) and defense procurement are the twin engines driving America’s industrial renaissance. He said the government has granted AI firms permission to build their own power plants, ensuring a reliable energy supply for data centers and supercomputers.

Trump claimed the United States already outpaces China in AI capabilities, a stance he linked to the massive $19.2 trillion investment flowing into the sector. The president highlighted that companies are pouring record sums into AI research, chip manufacturing and related infrastructure.

On the defense front, Trump said NATO members are increasing purchases of American weapons systems, prompting U.S. defense contractors to expand production capacity. He asserted that American defense equipment is the most reliable worldwide, and that global allies now demand more U.S. hardware than ever before.

The president concluded that the combination of AI innovation and robust defense spending will keep the United States at the forefront of global industry for decades to come.