Silicon Valley leaders bend the knee to Trump

Blake Montgomery, Tech editor for Guardian US and author of the Techscape newsletter, discusses the intriguing shift in Silicon Valley's political allegiances. He highlights how major tech leaders, including Jeff Bezos, are now cozying up to Donald Trump, evidenced by significant donations to his inauguration. The conversation reveals Meta's controversial decision to drop third-party fact-checking, reflecting a deeper alignment with Republican interests. Montgomery explores how these dynamics impact public policy and the precarious balance of power between tech and the White House.