Republicans are used to having Big Tech work against them.
The tables may be starting to turn.
And now Trump allies are turning Big Tech against Kamala Harris with this shocking move.
Donald Trump’s relationship with Silicon Valley changing
Former President Donald Trump has had a hostile relationship with Big Tech since he first came down the golden escalator in 2015.
But, his relationship with Silicon Valley has started to shift during his third run for the White House.
Silicon Valley venture capitalists David Sacks, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and Peter Thiel are all backing Trump this go around.
And Tesla founder Elon Musk endorsed him after he was shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Between Musk, Sacks, and Thiel, Trump now has the backing of the three most prominent and politically active members of the so-called “PayPal Mafia,” as founders and former employees of the digital payments and money transfers pioneering firm who went on to become key figures in other successful Silicon Valley ventures became known.
For some, that will raise eyebrows, especially with the looming threat of Central Bank Digital Currency ever looming.
But those who might be alarmed at that might find comfort in learning Musk, Sacks, and Thiel have been using their money to promote a conservative libertarianism going back at least to their funding of the 2005 Hollywood film Thank You for Smoking.
Trump’s running mate, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), worked in Silicon Valley under Thiel.
Now, cutting-edge technology from Silicon Valley is going to be deployed to help put Trump back in the White House.
A super PAC is looking to use “groundbreaking” artificial intelligence (AI) technology to turn out voters for the Trump-Vance ticket.
Place America First PAC is trying to raise $100 million for a turnout operation that uses “cutting-edge AI models designed to mobilize voters and dominate the electoral battleground in key swing states.”
Using AI to put Donald Trump in the White House
The PAC plans to utilize AI technology from LeadHQ to determine the best way to target undecided voters.
Place America First spokeswoman Diana London said the PAC would shake up the race with AI.
“Through breakthroughs in AI technology, we are poised to shake the foundations of the current political landscape and steer our nation back to its rightful course,” London stated. “With every dollar raised, we will extend our reach, ensuring the America First message resonates in every corner of key battleground states.”
Place America First Chairman and CEO Jeff Allen Yarchever is the founder of Jet Apparel Group, a large distributor of private-label apparel.
Vance has helped strengthen Trump’s connections in the Big Tech community after working in venture capital there.
Maximizing turnout in swing states is going to be crucial now that the race has gotten tighter after Democrats swapped in Vice President Kamala Harris for President Joe Biden.
The use of AI could help target voters with more precise and effective messaging.
Another PAC funded by Silicon Valley bigwigs is also expected to boost Trump’s campaign.
The Wall Street Journal reported that America PAC – a pro-Trump super PAC – was founded by GOP campaign finance specialist Chris Gober to focus on turning out voters through mail-in and early voting in key swing states.
Musk was rumored to be donating $45 million a month to the PAC, but he denied the report.
America PAC has cryptocurrency entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, Andreessen, Horowitz, and Silicon Valley venture capitalist Keith Rabois as donors.
Donald Trump has had to battle censorship from Big Tech and has been banned from every major social media platform after January 6.
Now, he has at least a pocket of the industry boosting his efforts to return to the White House next year.
Stay tuned to Unmuzzled News for any updates to this ongoing story.
