This chapter explores the vital contributions of immigrants to Silicon Valley's tech landscape and the challenges facing this talent pool amid changing political dynamics. It examines the shift in political donations within the tech industry and presents insights from experts on the implications for future funding and candidate support.
Tech titan Elon Musk says he’s backing Donald Trump to win the US election this November. But is he representative of what the wider industry thinks? And what does Silicon Valley, traditionally a Democratic heartland, want from either a Kamala Harris or a Donald Trump presidency?
We explore what the two presidential candidates are offering this important sector of the US economy.
(Picture: A smartphone screen shows the live broadcast of the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. A hand painted sign above it says ‘Trump or Harris?’ Credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images.)
Presenter: Ed Butler
Producer: Lexy O'Connor