Donation data reveals that workers from major US tech companies, including Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft, predominantly support Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, contributing millions to her campaign. In contrast, influential tech billionaires like Elon Musk and the co-founders of Andreessen Horowitz are backing Republican Donald Trump, citing his favorable economic policies.
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The upcoming presidential election has exposed divisions within Silicon Valley, traditionally a stronghold of Democratic support, as some tech leaders express discontent with President Biden’s policies on mergers and data privacy. Notable figures like Reid Hoffman and Mark Cuban are vocal in their support for Harris, advocating for pro-tech policies and workers’ rights.
Campaign finance laws prohibit direct corporate donations to federal campaigns, leading companies to channel contributions through political action committees funded by employee donations. Many corporations are cautious about partisan donations to avoid alienating customers across political lines.
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