Peter Thiel’s deep protégés: a common thread runs through Trump’s tech team

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Vance and Elon Musk are among Thiel's Silicon Valley collaborators that now find themselves in Trump's D.C.circle.

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Thiel’s endorsement of Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election, and his speech at the Republican National Convention, are considered key factors in Trump’s improbable path to victory.

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Author / Journalist: Jessica Mathews

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: PayPal Holdings Peter Thiel Donald Trump Venture Capital Palantir Technologies

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Published On: 2025-05-21 @ 09:30:00 (15 hours ago)

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