In a surprising move, tech industry veteran David Marcus has announced his switch to the Republican Party and endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race.
Marcus, known for his leadership roles at PayPal and Meta’s Messenger, shared his decision on X, formerly Twitter.
Marcus described his political shift as a complete turnaround, saying, “My journey has been a gradual political 180 from where I stood in every previous election.”
He pointed to several key experiences that changed his views, including a 2017 Democratic fundraising effort and his interactions with lawmakers during congressional testimony.
The tech executive expressed frustration with what he saw as the Democratic Party’s focus on power rather than serving voters.
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He also criticized media coverage of events like the Hunter Biden laptop story and concerns about President Biden’s cognitive abilities.
Marcus found himself aligning with Trump on various issues, including technology, foreign policy, and economic principles.
“I believe we need a President who is unequivocally pro: America, the Constitution, business, Bitcoin/crypto, innovation, Israel, small government, legal immigration, free speech, meritocracy, and common sense,” he stated.
However, Marcus made it clear he doesn’t agree with all Republican positions, specifically mentioning reproductive rights as an area of disagreement.
The announcement caught the attention of other tech leaders, with Palantir Technologies founder Joe Lonsdale praising Marcus for his “intellectual courage.”
Marcus’s endorsement comes at a time of growing political division in the U.S.
His public switch highlights the ongoing debate about tech leaders’ role in politics and changing political affiliations in Silicon Valley.
As the 2024 election approaches, Marcus’s endorsement could signal a shift in how some tech industry figures view the political landscape.
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It remains to be seen whether this high-profile move will influence other leaders in the sector to reconsider their political stances.
