JD Vance praised on David SachsCalling the charismatic Silicon Valley Entrepreneur and venture capitalist as one of his “closest friends The world of tech” During his appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Vance talked about going from a Trump skeptic in 2016 to a staunch supporter of Sachs in 2020, citing their shared distaste for what he saw as political and cultural “insanity.”
“Dave and I were both critical of Trump in 2016, but we came at that criticism from a right-of-center perspective,” Vance said. “By 2020, we both agreed – this crazy nonsense must end. Trump is our guy. And not only that – he may be the only person who will be able to turn the tide against him.
Sax, a member of the so-called “PayPal Mafia” and a prominent venture capitalist, has drawn attention for his outspoken opposition to “woke” ideologies and his advocacy of foreign policy realism. Vance expressed admiration for Sacks’ frank approach, describing him as someone who is not afraid to speak his mind, regardless of the reaction.
“David is very anti-wake, and I admire him in many ways,” commented Vance. “He’s very much into the realism of foreign policy—asking why are we starting these stupid wars all over the world. He’s saying what he believes, no matter the consequences. Even when we don’t completely agree, he tells me about it. like.”
Sachs has been tapped by Donald Trump to serve as White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar in Trump 2.0. Trump announced Sachs’ appointment on his Truth Social platform, emphasizing the importance of the role in shaping America’s future competitiveness in these critical technologies.
While the appointment has sparked debate, Sachs’ credentials in the tech world are undeniable. As a founding executive of PayPal, he played a key role in the company’s early success and later founded Kraft Ventures, a leading venture capital firm. Sachs is also the co-host of the All-In podcast, where he discusses economic and political issues with other Silicon Valley leaders.
Vance also touched on Sachs’ growing courage in the political arena. “Sometimes I look at what David says and think, ‘Dude, are you welcome in your neighborhood too?’ But that’s the thing – people are tired of being told what to think. The First Amendment is not just a legal concept; It is a cultural value and David embodies it.”
Sax, who raised funds for Vance during his Senate campaign, has long been a vocal critic of perceived biases in Big Tech and the mainstream media. He has also been a staunch advocate of cryptocurrency, describing it as a revolutionary step in the evolution of the Internet.
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