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Tech Titans Shift Political Support, Back Trump in 2024

3/26/2026

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In 2024, Marc Andreessen changed his political support from Democrat to Trump, citing President Biden's regulatory policies on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.
Andreessen donated $2.5 million to a Trump super PAC and criticized diversity initiatives while opposing multifamily housing near his residence, despite earlier backing for housing supply.
Larry Ellison, with a net worth of $191.6 billion, funded a merger involving a $16 million bribe for FCC approval and engaged in discussions to overturn the 2020 election results.
Mark Zuckerberg, worth $205.8 billion, aligned more closely with Trump, discouraged employee activism, and donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund.

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In 2024, Marc Andreessen changed his political support from Democrat to Trump, citing President Biden's regulatory policies on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.
Andreessen donated $2.5 million to a Trump super PAC and criticized diversity initiatives while opposing multifamily housing near his residence, despite earlier backing for housing supply.
Larry Ellison, with a net worth of $191.6 billion, funded a merger involving a $16 million bribe for FCC approval and engaged in discussions to overturn the 2020 election results.
Mark Zuckerberg, worth $205.8 billion, aligned more closely with Trump, discouraged employee activism, and donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund.