# Trump says DOJ warned AI exec to quit after alleged misuse

> In a 60 Minutes interview, Trump claimed the Justice Department threatened a top AI company leader with jail, prompting changes at the firm.

Oossa · 2026-11-09 · https://oossa.com/en/trump-says-doj-warned-ai-exec-to-quit-after-alleged-misuse

Former President Donald Trump told 60 Minutes that the Department of Justice warned an unnamed leader of a major AI company to stop harmful work, saying “Get ready to go to jail.” He said the threat made the executive “totally change everything.” Trump added the risk of AI is manageable and that the U.S. is “leading number one” on safety, while China has no guardrails.

## The facts

- Trump made the claim in a 60 Minutes interview aired on November 9, 2026.
- He said the warned executive was from “one of the big” AI firms.

## Why it matters

If true, DOJ action could force a major AI firm to alter its development practices, affecting the technology’s rollout.

## Sources & references

1. [Trump’s 60 Minutes interview touched on AI safety, threat to arrest an AI exec](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1029802/trump-60-minutes-ai) – The Verge, 2026-11-09

Last updated: 2026-11-09