"Warned you for months: Landslide. And best GOP popular vote in two decades," said Keith Rabois, one of tech's biggest Republican donors. "Godspeed to President @realDonaldTrump," Chamath Palihapitiya posted on X. Shaun Maguire, a Sequoia investor and fellow Trump donor, heralded Trump's comeback as the 'Renaissance.' Some of tech's most high-profile and wealthiest names offered their first reactions after major news networks called the race for Trump.
"The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal clear mandate for change tonight," said Musk. In the past few months, the perception of the tech industry as a liberal stronghold diminished as more tech founders and investors openly supported Trump.
Political advocacy, especially for Republicans, used to be largely taboo in tech, which is centered in some of the bluest areas of the country—more than 85% of San Francisco voters went for President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
This election cycle, the minority of Republicans in tech—whether motivated by concerns about regulating cryptocurrency, limits on M&A, or support for Israel—became more emboldened to share their views.
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