Trump megadonor drags of easy access to White House

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Former Democratic donor and Silicon Valley investor Chamath Palihapitiya bragged on a podcast that his donations to Trump now grant him direct access to top White House officials, including the deputy chief of staff, citing a recent call made on behalf of a friend affected by tariffs

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[1] Trump megadonor drags of easy access to White House · Apr 11, 2025 Tier 2

[2] Trump Megadonor Brags of Easy Access to White House · Apr 11, 2025 Tier 2

[3] Chamath Palihapitiya Complains Couldn't Buy Access to Dems · Apr 11, 2025 Tier 2

[4] On Trade Policy, Trump Is Listening to CEOs · Apr 11, 2025 Tier 2

[5] Venture Capitalist Says Global Elites Panic Because Now There's Something · Apr 10, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump megadonor drags of easy access to White House.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, April 11, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-04-11--trump-megadonor-drags-of-easy-access-to-white-house/