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@DavidSacks If Trump really were 'the most pro-innovation president we’ve ever had' he would not attempt to cut research budgets by half.
Yann LeCun criticized a claim that Trump is the most pro-innovation president by pointing out that proposed cuts to research budgets would contradict genuine support for innovation. The post engages w
Yann LeCun criticized a claim that Trump is the most pro-innovation president by pointing out that proposed cuts to research budgets would contradict genuine support for innovation. The post engages with David Sacks's characterization of Trump's innovation record by highlighting the tension between pro-innovation rhetoric and reduced federal research funding.
Source: Yann LeCun (X) | 2026-06-02