Silicon Valley Elites Move Right, Embrace Trump
We talk about the key players shifting Silicon Valley to the right, who they are supporting, and why.
July 23, 2024
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Summary
The selection of former venture capitalist J.D. Vance as the Republican vice-presidential nominee is a sign that Silicon Valley is no longer the liberal stronghold it once was. A cadre of powerful venture capitalists and tech elites are pouring tens of millions of dollars to elect Donald Trump this November – a stance that would have been shocking back in 2016. Experts say tech executives want less regulation, lower taxes, and more government contracts. But with President Joe Biden out of the race, other Silicon Valley donors may turn up to support Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid to win the presidency. We’ll talk about the key players shifting Silicon Valley to the right, who they are supporting, and why.
Guests:
Max Chafkin, tech reporter, Bloomberg Businessweek; author, "The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of Power"
Makena Kelly, politics reporter, Wired
Teddy Schleifer, reporter covering campaign finance and billionaires, New York Times
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