President Donald Trump is increasingly targeting the artificial intelligence industry as he seeks political wins following a series of high-profile failures. Despite initial promises to Silicon Valley to remain hands-off, Trump’s administration is now considering heavy regulation and government stakes in major AI labs. This shift occurs amidst a "Trump Curse," where his interventions in sports, trade, and foreign conflicts—such as the war with Iran—have consistently resulted in negative outcomes. While the administration aims to curb Chinese technological dominance, China has responded by developing efficient, independent models and restricting American access. Consequently, American innovations like Anthropic’s Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol are currently stalled in security reviews. Experts suggest that Trump’s potential regulatory meddling could inadvertently pop the AI valuation bubble and hinder American competitiveness against China.