Peter Thiel's Surprising Take on Backing Trump: "Crazier Than I Thought"
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel, who supported Donald Trump in 2016 and funded unsuccessful MAGA candidates in subsequent elections, has announced that he will not be funding any 2024 political races. Thiel described his support for Trump as a "not very articulate scream for help" and expressed disappointment with the outcome. He revealed that Trump had asked him for a $10 million donation, which he declined, leading to Trump insulting him to others. Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, cited the dysfunction of the government as a reason for his decision and mentioned his husband's opposition to further donations. He also discussed his initial interest in Trump due to a lawsuit outcome and his views on diversity initiatives and life-extension.