JD Vance's Co-founding of Rockbridge Network
JD Vance co-founded Rockbridge Network, a Silicon Valley-backed organization aiming to spread Trump's nationalism through a $75 million budget for 2024. The network influences U.S. politics through right-wing news stories, voter turnout operations, and election polls. Rockbridge is backed by tech investors, including Peter Thiel, Blake Masters, and Omeed Malik. It seeks to weaken SEC regulations, support cryptocurrency, and AI. Vance, a venture capitalist, resonates with working-class voters and has informal ties to Rockbridge.
Key Points
- Rockbridge Network aims to spread Trump's nationalism through various political activities
- Backed by elite tech investors and venture capitalists supporting conservative causes
- Vance's informal ties to Rockbridge strengthen his political influence
Pros
- Influencing U.S. politics through right-wing news stories, voter turnout operations, and election polls
- Supported by deep-pocketed tech investors including Peter Thiel, Blake Masters, and Omeed Malik
- Aims to weaken SEC regulations, support cryptocurrency, and AI
- Resonates with working-class voters and has informal ties to Rockbridge
Cons
- Criticism for misogynistic and discriminatory comments by Vance
- Lack of transparency regarding financial backers under campaign-finance laws