The crypto industry and the artificial intelligence sector are increasingly entering American politics. After the 2024 elections, both areas sharply increased their influence in Washington, and related lobbyists raised record budgets to support candidates.

However, this strategy has a downside. New polls show that a significant portion of American voters still do not trust cryptocurrencies, and their attitude toward artificial intelligence is more cautious than positive.

Against this backdrop, support from crypto companies and the AI lobby could become a toxic factor for some candidates as early as the 2026 midterm elections.