Marc Andreessen Bet Big on Trump to Ward Off Tech’s Detractors
After being rattled by Biden’s policies on AI and crypto, the Silicon Valley investor has allies embedded across the Trump administration.
Marc Andreessen, center, and his allies have gained enormous influence in Washington, with some taking senior roles in the Trump administration. On bottom row from left: Sriram Krishnan, Joe Lonsdale, David Sacks, Michael Obadal and Peter Thiel.
Photo illustration: 731; Photographs: Bloomberg (2), Getty Images (5)As Elon Musk’s relationship with Donald Trump disintegrates in dramatic fashion, other tech magnates have quietly positioned themselves to influence Washington for years to come — and few are likely to have more reach than Marc Andreessen.
After donating to Democrats for years, the California venture capitalist has undergone a political metamorphosis, becoming a close Trump ally. His shift crystallized, Andreessen has said, after he was snubbed at the White House last year by Joe Biden.