How Silicon Valley turned Trump into a fellow broligarch

How Silicon Valley turned Trump into a fellow broligarch

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as (L-4th L) White House β€œAI and Crypto Czar” David Sacks, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and first lady Melania Trump listen during a dinner at the State Dining Room of the White House on September 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Hello and welcome to 2025’s last issue of Regulator. If you’re not a Verge subscriber, get off the 2026 naughty list by signing up here. And if you’re a Verge subscriber – well, dang, that’s really nice of you.

Last week, I appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC to talk about my reporting on President Donald Trump’s attempt to ban states from making their own AI laws. I don’t often get to appear on radio, but I love doing it for one unique reason. On cable news, you have 90 seconds to make your point and that’s all you get. On podcasts, you fall into a rhythm in a room of peers for an hour and even though it can be fun, it runs the risk …

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1 Comment

  1. uroberts

    This post offers an intriguing perspective on the intersection of technology and politics. It’s fascinating to see how influential figures in Silicon Valley shape narratives and relationships in the political arena. Looking forward to more insights on this topic!

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