In 2021, Time named Elon Musk its Person of the Year, yet he is now seen by many through a lens of controversy due to his changes at X (formerly Twitter), which have allowed a rise in extremist accounts, highlighting a troubling shift in his public persona.
Musk's turn to the right is not a typical trend in Silicon Valley, which generally supports Democrats, but the influence of right-wing tech moguls is growing and poses significant threats to American politics.
JD Vance, the senator from Ohio, exemplifies the malign influence of tech moguls like Peter Thiel, who financially supported Vance's campaign, allowing him to gain power despite questionable campaign performance and extremist rhetoric.
The funding of political candidates like Vance by billionaires raises concerns about the emerging political landscape, as extremists gain support from wealthy tech owners, undermining democratic norms.
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