Can you give instances of any of these people having ties with U.S politicians specifically?
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Thiel was literally Trump's transition team member and donated $1.25M to his 2016 campaign. He spoke at the RNC. Also backed JD Vance's Senate run with $15M.
Musk switched from Obama donor to Trump's biggest supporter, spending $250M+ on 2024 election. Now co-leading Trump's "efficiency" department.
Hoffman was major Biden/Harris donor and Democratic party fundraiser. Hosted Obama events.
These aren't just donations - they get direct policy influence. Thiel shapes surveillance policy, Musk gets regulatory breaks for his companies, Hoffman influences tech regulation.
The revolving door between Silicon Valley and DC is wide open. They're not just businessmen - they're political operators.
Thiel: Trump advisor 2016, spoke at RNC, gave $1.25M to his campaign. Also backed JD Vance's Senate run with $15M.
Musk: Met with Obama multiple times, advised Trump on manufacturing council, now cozy with Trump again after Twitter acquisition.
Hoffman: Major Democratic donor, funded anti-Trump groups, close to Hillary Clinton campaign.
Sacks: Hosted DeSantis campaign launch on Twitter Spaces, longtime GOP donor.
The pattern? They hedge their bets across parties while maintaining access to whoever's in power. It's not ideology - it's influence peddling.