President Donald Trump postponed the signing of a significant AI executive order on May 21, just hours before the scheduled White House ceremony. The order aimed to establish a voluntary system for developers of advanced AI models to submit their products for government review prior to public release. Agencies like the NSA and Treasury were set to handle the vetting process over a 90-day period. The decision to delay came after concerns that the order might hinder U.S. innovation in the competitive AI race against China. The postponement followed substantial resistance from key tech leaders, including xAI founder Elon Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and David Sacks, the administration's Special Advisor for AI and Crypto. Sacks' opposition is notable given his role at the intersection of deregulation and emerging technology policy. This internal dissent highlights the challenges within the administration regarding technology oversight. Since his return to office in January 2025, Trump has focused on reducing regulatory barriers for emerging technologies, including AI and digital assets. Previous actions included repealing AI safety regulations from the prior administration and creating a national AI policy framework to supersede state laws. The ongoing debates over AI oversight could also influence future digital asset regulation, given Sacks' dual advisory role.