VCs Andreessen and Horowitz Backed Trump for Access and Power, Not to Protect AI
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Mon, Jun 29th 2026 01:10pm - Mike Masnick
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This article critiques venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz for backing Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign under the guise of protecting the tech/AI industry, arguing their true motivation was about maintaining access and power. The author contends that Trump's policies are actually harmful to AI and tech innovation, exposing the VCs' stated reasons as hollow and self-serving. The piece examines the disconnect between the VCs' claimed "little tech" agenda and their actions, particularly Andreessen's long tenure on Meta's board.
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This always rang hollow — Andreessen has been on the board of Meta for years, which is the most anti-little tech company around.
They also whined about the Biden administration tech policies, in particular around
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