POLITICO Tech Public praise and shared foes: Tech's Trump 2.0 strategy
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Nov 8, 2024 Adam Kovacevich, CEO of Chamber of Progress and tech policy expert, discusses how Silicon Valley leaders are strategically aligning with Donald Trump following his election win. He reveals the tactics tech companies might employ, emphasizing relationship-building over ideology. The conversation dives into the implications for AI regulations, antitrust issues, and the interplay between Trump and figures like Elon Musk. Kovacevich also highlights the challenges of balancing free speech with antitrust narratives in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Trump’s Personal Favor Drives Tech Policy
- Trump's tech policy is driven more by personal like or dislike than ideology or policy.
- Companies succeeding with Trump focus on gaining his personal favor rather than lobbying policy channels.
Flattery and Shared Enemies Work
- Flatter Trump and build relationships before elections to gain his favor.
- Convince him you have a shared enemy to align interests and gain his support.
Beating China Appeals to Trump
- Trump does not typically prioritize innovation-driven policy but cares deeply about beating China.
- Positioning tech companies as crucial in competition against China appeals to Trump.