Michael Moritz Critiques Trump Supporters in Silicon Valley

Michael Moritz, a prominent venture capitalist and senior advisor at Sequoia, has expressed strong opposition to Donald Trump's supporters in Silicon Valley, labeling their backing as a significant error. In a recent Financial Times op-ed, he criticized tech investors for overlooking Trump's legal troubles, notably his conviction on 34 felony counts, dismissing it as a mere political witch-hunt. Moritz argues that supporters are underestimating Trump's unreliability and authoritarian tendencies, suggesting they would not trust him in a business context. Despite some high-profile endorsements from figures like Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen, Moritz believes Trump's influence in Silicon Valley is waning, and he is unlikely to prevail in the upcoming election. Contrasting views within the tech community highlight the deep divisions over the political landscape as the 2024 election approaches.