Elon Musk to David Sacks: Trump’s Silicon Valley backers laud his pick of JD Vance as VP
Silicon Valley investors applauded Donald Trump's choice of JD Vance as his running mate, anticipating closer ties between the tech industry and Washington if Trump wins. Elon Musk and other tech leaders praised Vance, a former venture capitalist, highlighting his tech industry background and potential to influence policies favourably.
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By Lizette Chapman and Anna Edgerton
Major Silicon Valley investors hailed Donald Trump's choice of Ohio senator and former venture capitalist JD Vance as his running mate, a move that puts the technology industry closer to center stage in Washington if the former president takes the White House in November.
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