A Brash Display of Big Tech’s Realignment

Vanity Fair: “All this ring-kissing and public pomp mark a stark departure for Silicon Valley, which has traditionally served as a Democratic stronghold—and largely shunned Trump before his first term.”

“But a lot has changed in the past eight years, for both Trump and corporate America. For one thing, tech CEOs have learned that the president-elect tends to favor companies with whom he has personal relationships, inspiring many to cozy up. For another thing, President Joe Biden alienated some prominent tech leaders with his antitrust and oversight policies, creating an opening for Republicans.”

“Tech executives, business leaders and other big donors have now donated so much money to Trump’s record-breaking inaugural fund that it has literally run out of gala tickets and seats at the inaugural address for VIP donors… And even ahead of the inauguration, a steady stream of business and tech leaders have made pilgrimages to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, to Trump’s apparent glee.”