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Trump Plans Technology Advisory Council With Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Larry Ellison

Trump Plans Technology Advisory Council With Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Larry Ellison

President Donald Trump named 13 initial members to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, including Meta, Nvidia and crypto-linked industry figures, formalizing the advisory group’s launch.

Fact Check
The claim is directly supported by a Reuters report from March 25, 2026, which confirms the appointment of Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, and Larry Ellison to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The report also confirms that David Sacks and Michael Kratsios are the co-chairs of this council, which is tasked with advising on AI policy and other technology issues.
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Summary

President Donald Trump appointed 13 initial members to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology on the 25th, expanding on earlier reports that he planned to form a technology advisory body. The initial group includes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and crypto industry figures from Andreessen Horowitz, alongside other technology leaders. The council is positioned to advise the U.S. government on science and technology policy.

Terms & Concepts
  • Advisory council: A formal group of industry or policy figures assembled to provide recommendations and expertise to government decision-makers.