Silicon Valley’s tycoons are bending the knee to Trump

San Francisco: So, it’s wild how things have flipped in Silicon Valley. Remember when everyone was protesting against Trump? Back in 2017, I was at the airport, and it was packed with folks rallying against his travel ban. It was a chilly night, and the vibe was electric with people expressing their anger.

Fast forward to now, and it feels like a different world. Tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg are practically rolling out the red carpet for Trump. Just this week, he announced he’s shutting down Meta’s fact-checking operation. Can you believe that? A complete 180 from when they were all about fighting misinformation.

And it doesn’t stop there. Zuckerberg is also pulling back on diversity initiatives, which have been a hot topic for Trump and his supporters. It’s like he’s trying to cozy up to the new administration. He even had dinner with Trump recently and gifted him some Meta Ray-Bans. Talk about a change in tune!

Other tech leaders are getting in on the action too. They’re all making big donations and trying to stay on Trump’s good side. It’s like they’ve realized that having a friendly relationship with the president could be good for business, especially with all the regulatory stuff hanging over their heads.

Even Jeff Bezos is navigating this tricky landscape. He’s still tied to Amazon and the Washington Post, but he’s also got his space company, Blue Origin, to think about. It’s a balancing act for sure, especially with Musk lurking around, ready to pounce.

And then there’s Nvidia’s CEO, who’s just waiting for an invite to Mar-a-Lago. It’s all a bit surreal, right? From protests to pandering, Silicon Valley is definitely in a new era.