Silicon Valley's Opposition to Lina Khan Explained
Silicon Valley critics, including venture capitalists, strongly oppose Lina Khan's antitrust enforcement efforts, especially after her role in blocking mergers like Adobe-Figma, because these regulations threaten their primary profit source—mergers and acquisitions—viewed as a safe exit strategy for startups and a lucrative revenue stream for dealmakers. The backlash highlights the tension between regulatory efforts to promote competition and the financial interests of the tech industry and its financiers.