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'It's Silicon Valley's turn': Bay Area venture capitalist David Sacks pulled into Trump's close orbit


Published on 2024-12-16 13:02:19 - MSN
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  • Incoming President Donald Trump's appointment of Bay Area venture capitalist David Sacks as his artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency "czar" and head science and technology adviser brings the region
  • and the tech industry
  • into the White House in an unprecedented way,

The article discusses how David Sacks, a prominent Bay Area venture capitalist, has become closely aligned with former President Donald Trump's political circle. Sacks, known for his involvement in Silicon Valley's tech scene, has been hosting fundraisers for Trump, including a notable event at his Pacific Heights home in San Francisco. This move signifies a shift as Silicon Valley, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, sees some of its influential figures warming up to Trump, especially as he seeks to regain the presidency. Sacks, who has previously supported Republican candidates and has been critical of certain Democratic policies, particularly around tech regulation, sees Trump's policies as more favorable to business and innovation. His involvement with Trump also reflects broader trends where tech moguls are increasingly engaging with Republican politics, possibly due to regulatory concerns and a desire for a more business-friendly environment.

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