The Daily Signal Victor Davis Hanson: From Enemies to Allies? Trump’s Quid Pro Quo With Silicon Valley
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Sep 9, 2025 A recent White House tech summit saw Trump meeting with former adversaries like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. They discuss a potential quid pro quo: major tech firms could invest in U.S. jobs in exchange for streamlined approvals. Victor Davis Hanson compares this to FDR’s alliance with industry during WWII, suggesting it could lead to breakthroughs in AI, cryptocurrency, and more. The conversation highlights the surprising patriotism among tech leaders despite ideological differences.
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Quid Pro Quo With Tech Leaders
- Trump convened liberal tech CEOs to offer regulatory and energy incentives in exchange for onshoring and U.S. investment.
- He signaled reciprocal action against European overregulation and competition with China to protect national interests.
FDR Parallel For Industrial Mobilization
- Hanson compares Trump's tech summit strategy to FDR's mobilization before WWII, using industry to meet national needs.
- He emphasizes rapid industrial conversion produced overwhelming U.S. production capacity and strategic dominance.
Kaiser And Ford's Production Feats
- Hanson recounts Henry Kaiser's shipbuilding and Henry Ford's Willow Run plant as examples of industrial feats.
- These anecdotes show private industry meeting massive wartime production targets when directed effectively.