# Trump bans DeepSeek AI in federal agencies

> Trump administration orders DeepSeek AI removal from all U.S. federal agencies.
- Title: Trump bans DeepSeek AI in federal agencies · SiliconANGLE
- Summary: Trump administration orders DeepSeek AI removal from all U.S. federal agencies. The U.S. government banned DeepSeek AI from federal agencies after finding it…
- Keywords: deepseek, trump administration, federal agencies, ai security, department of homeland security, us government, technology, enterprise, Trump, bans, federal, agencies
- Source: SiliconANGLE — https://siliconangle.com/2026/10/19/trump-administration-orders-ban-on-deepseek-in-federal-agencies
- Author: James Farrell
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:47:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: deepseek, trump administration, federal agencies, ai security, department of homeland security, us government, technology, enterprise
## Trump administration orders DeepSeek AI ban
The Department of Homeland Security ordered DeepSeek AI technology from Chinese company DeepSeek Ltd. removed from all federal civilian agencies.
## DeepSeek poses security threats
DeepSeek’s AI models present multiple threat vectors that could give the Chinese Communist Party extensive authority to access American government infrastructure.
## DeepSeek’s popularity despite concerns
DeepSeek’s free app was downloaded by millions of Americans in 2025, prompting U.S. government consideration of a full ban due to privacy policy concerns.
## DHS bans DeepSeek products
All civilian agency information technology systems must remove DeepSeek products and third-party services developed using the app, with purchases now prohibited.
## DHS cites security risks
The DHS warned DeepSeek could track or digitally fingerprint users and transfer sensitive data to the People’s Republic of China if used by U.S. government or vendors.
## DeepSeek’s rise in tech
DeepSeek’s R1 model outperformed American rivals in complex tests despite using less powerful chips and lower costs, sparking U.S. government action.
## Key takeaway

The U.S. government banned DeepSeek AI from federal agencies after finding it poses security risks to American infrastructure.