Tech titans are falling over themselves to help Trump
Tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, are aligning with Donald Trump amid his political resurgence, driven by self-interest and financial motivations rather than genuine political alignment.
Read original articleThe article discusses the evolving relationship between tech leaders and former President Donald Trump, particularly in light of his recent political resurgence. It highlights how figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have shifted their stances towards Trump, with Musk endorsing him after a violent incident and Zuckerberg aligning Meta's policies with Trump's views. The piece suggests that these tech leaders are motivated by a desire for power and financial interests, as they seek to protect their businesses from potential regulatory actions under a Trump administration. Bezos, Altman, Cook, and Pichai are also mentioned as having adjusted their approaches to avoid conflict with Trump, indicating a broader trend among tech executives to cozy up to the former president. The article concludes with a cynical view of the motivations behind these alliances, suggesting that they are primarily driven by self-interest rather than genuine political alignment.
- Tech leaders are increasingly aligning with Donald Trump as he returns to political prominence.
- Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have notably shifted their positions to support Trump.
- The motivations for these alliances appear to be driven by financial interests and a desire for influence.
- Other tech executives like Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook are also adapting their strategies to avoid conflict with Trump.
- The article presents a critical view of the sincerity behind these political alignments.
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Yes tech companies want to protect their businesses. They are businesses. That's why they put their liberal programs in, and that's why they are loosing them as the culture moves past them. They exist to make money, not to be moral entities.
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