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Summary

Tech leaders who once backed Trump are fed up as his second term descends into chaos.

Venture capitalists and startup founders complain about erratic policies and feel burned by crypto bro schemes like $Trump coin, which tanked after launch.

Appointing David Sacks as "crypto czar" only fueled suspicions of cronyism, while proposed defense budget cuts leave companies like Anduril and Palantir reeling.

Even billionaire allies like Jeff Bezos are souring as tariffs and economic uncertainty hit their bottom line. "Everyone is annoyed," says one disillusioned founder.

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[-] futatorius@lemm.ee 2 points 4 days ago

Do something about it then.

[-] MyOpinion@lemm.ee 19 points 6 days ago

I guess maybe they should not have voted for him and paid him millions?

[-] ImADifferentBird 6 points 5 days ago

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

It's just too bad that they "won" this shit for all of us.

[-] Brotha_Jaufrey@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago

You’d think the rich would be good at reading people but it seems the exact opposite is true.

[-] P1k1e@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago

Oh no, they just don't trust anyone who doesn't think like them. They count on being able to read other folks for being bastards but empathetic people are unpredictable in that they don't always choose what's beneficial. Hell sometimes they literally inconvenience themselves! Why would they do that? It makes no sense!? How can they dominate the markets if they're just....giving shit away for free?

[-] Gumbyyy@lemmy.world 12 points 6 days ago

If only there had been any warning signs in advance!

[-] tacobellhop@midwest.social 11 points 6 days ago

Oh look the capitalists are learning again that funding a fascist only gets you so far and once they’re actually in they don’t need you anymore.

This is a fact of nature at this point.

[-] KulunkelBoom@lemm.ee 4 points 5 days ago

Will they do something about it once their "tech" is wiped out? Their wealthy dissolved? Can they do anything about it once they're wiped out? (or will they be like the rest of us - unable to overcome the sheer weight of counter-computation we fight against now?)

[-] nkat2112@sh.itjust.works 12 points 6 days ago

How the tech oligarchy chose to side with Felon Drink Bleach in the first place is unacceptable.

We will not forget.

[-] Ledericas@lemm.ee 6 points 5 days ago

probably not delivering on his promises, giving them unfettered access with AI.

[-] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 7 points 5 days ago

Capital controls the government. Unless white house policy actually changes, this is a load of hopium.

[-] socsa@piefed.social 7 points 6 days ago

Crypto bros are just upset that Trump has brought his toxic brand to their grift.

[-] jaybone@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago

Good. When will he FINALLY piss enough people off? What will it take?

[-] Flemmy@lemm.ee 6 points 6 days ago

They way to a clean and prosperous future is in your reach but instead we all have to adapt and overcome the ignorant old few that want to read paper and tinker on diesel tanks for a few pretty accolades.

Democracy's greatest weakness is a paranoid old man afraid of change, in great number. Peace through technological wonder instead of undermining humanity.

[-] Ghosthacked@lemm.ee 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Who's ready for the new Trump salad dressing? Et tu, Jeff?

The world is fucked, but we're about to get the best salad dressing ever.

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