Exploring reasons for Silicon Valley's backing of Trump, touching on policy grievances, including crypto regulations and antitrust measures, and dissatisfaction with President Biden's approach towards the industry. The chapter also examines the relationship between an Ohio senator, influential figures like Teal, Trump, and Thiel, and how Peter Thiel's support shaped the senator's political trajectory.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s pick of Senator JD Vance as his running mate has many in Silicon Valley rejoicing — they see the former venture capitalist as one of their own. With Elon Musk’s commitment of $45 million a month to a super-PAC supporting the Trump campaign, it's the latest sign of Silicon Valley elites embracing the MAGA movement.
But the tech world hasn’t always embraced Trump. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg Businessweek columnist Max Chafkin joins host David Gura to talk about how we got here and what their support could mean for another Trump term.
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