Overview
- Peter Thiel, billionaire tech investor and former supporter of Donald Trump, has expressed disappointment in the Trump administration, describing it as 'crazier' and 'more dangerous' than he anticipated.
- Thiel has announced that he will not be donating to Trump or any other candidate for the 2024 presidential race, marking a significant withdrawal from political donations.
- Despite his criticism, Thiel clarified that he wouldn't label himself a 'Never Trumper', indicating a nuanced view of the former president's leadership.
- Thiel debunked the claim that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump, calling the attempts to overturn the results 'not helpful'.
- Thiel's decision to step back from political donations follows reports of Democratic operatives conducting opposition research into his personal life with the aim of driving him out of politics.