How Peter Thiel’s network of right-wing techies is infiltrating Donald Trump’s White House
Summary
Peter Thiel, a prominent figure in Silicon Valley, is seeing his network of associates secure positions within Donald Trump’s upcoming administration.
This includes individuals like JD Vance, David Sacks, Jim O’Neill, and Elon Musk, all connected through Thiel’s various ventures and networks.
While Thiel has distanced himself from direct political donations, his influence and investments in companies with government ties suggest potential benefits from this administration.
https://fortune.com/2024/12/07/peter-thiel-network-trump-white-house-elon-musk-david-sacks/Open linkView original on lemmy.world161
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‘Infiltrating’ makes it sound like some kind of uninvited incursion instead of what it really was – the plan from the start.
Another CEO that needs the Luigi treatment
Omg imagine a future of vigilantes shouting "it's a me, Luigi!" before busting gats. Jfc
Pretty sure he just paid for it.
I'm surprised we haven't seen Hulk Hogan put forward for Press Secretary. Although the Hulkster's ties to Peter Thiel did put Gawker out of business, so something good came of it.
Infiltrating? Wasnt thiel one of trumps early backers
He’s just a long time supporter
It's called the dark enlightenment.
This article warns from way back in 2017 https://qz.com/1007144/the-neo-fascist-philosophy-that-underpins-both-the-alt-right-and-silicon-valley-technophiles
They also want to use you for biofuel.
No, I'm not fucking kidding. These people are pure evil
https://newrepublic.com/article/183971/jd-vance-weird-terrifying-techno-authoritarian-ideas
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/04/inside-the-new-right-where-peter-thiel-is-placing-his-biggest-bets
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Yarvin
Musk says Americans will have to face 'hardship' if Trump wins
Eat them before they eat you.
PORK SAUCE:
Totally unrelated trivia of the day: humans have often been called ‘long pork’.
Is this the same set of people called the Paypal Mafia?
That expression may start to carry an entire new meaning under donvict...