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Elon Musk and Silicon Valley Turn Towards Trump

The Journal.

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Early Signs of Political Alignment in Silicon Valley

A fundraiser hosted by David Sachs, a former PayPal colleague of Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, for Donald Trump indicated early signs of political alignment in Silicon Valley. The event raised $12 million in donations and included talks by Ohio Senator J.D, a former venture capitalist. Silicon Valley individuals, including Elon Musk, were reportedly interested in J.D Vance as a potential VP pick due to his background in venture capital, indicating a perceived understanding of their community.

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