The former president hosted a high-dollar fundraiser in San Francisco, seeking to build support among tech leaders.
Money, Power, and Politics
On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump hosted a sold-out fundraising event in San Francisco, his first major fundraising event in Silicon Valley since leaving office. The event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel, was attended by a who’s who of tech industry leaders, including venture capitalist Peter Thiel and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
The event raised an estimated $10 million for Trump’s political action committee, Save America. The money will be used to support Trump’s political activities, including his potential run for president in 2024.
Trump’s fundraising event in Silicon Valley is a sign of his continuing influence in the Republican Party and his desire to build support among tech leaders. In recent years, Trump has been critical of Silicon Valley companies, accusing them of bias against conservatives.
Reactions from Political Analysts
Political analysts said Trump’s fundraising event in Silicon Valley is a sign that he is still a major force in the Republican Party and that he is serious about running for president again in 2024.
- Trump’s fundraising event in Silicon Valley shows that he is still a major force in the Republican Party, said Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics.
- Trump is trying to build support among tech leaders, who are typically more supportive of Democrats, said Jennifer Lawless, a professor of political science at the University of Virginia.
- Trump’s fundraising event in Silicon Valley is a sign that he is serious about running for president again in 2024, said Michael Steele, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Trump’s fundraising event in Silicon Valley is the latest sign of his continuing influence in the Republican Party. He remains the most popular figure among Republican voters, and his endorsement is highly sought after by Republican candidates.
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