Sam Altman slams Democrats as Silicon Valley turns to claim he is “politically homeless”

When Artman quotes his personal disillusionment with the party, his comments symbolize A wider reorganization On the way to Silicon Valley, a region that was once synonymous with progressive politics has now witnessed a High-profile migration Towards the elite of political rights.

“I’m not very much about being an American, but I’m very proud to be an American,” Altman wrote In posts on x. “It’s like this every day, but especially today – I firmly believe that this is the greatest country on Earth. The American Miracle alone in world history.”

This is a sharp criticism of the Democratic prejudice against innovation and entrepreneurship, as Artman explicitly calls for a renewed focus on what he calls “technological capitalism,” a philosophy that embraces wealth creation and is based on broad prosperity through innovation.

The political transformation in Silicon Valley

Ultraman’s open break with the Democrats was not an isolated incident. This is a time to get stuck in the political loyalty of Silicon Valley. The tech industry has been seen as a reliable ally of the Democratic Party for decades, especially during the Obama era, when the administration established close ties with tech leaders. For example, Google’s Eric Schmidt. But with the Biden administration’s increased regulatory scrutiny, especially in AI, cryptocurrencies and antitrust reviews, many technology executives Begin to feel alienated.

Altman’s criticism echoes the growing sentiment between tech leaders, that the Democrats have become hostile to power (innovation, entrepreneurship and creation of wealth), once defined the spirit of Silicon Valley.

The jury is in the real nature of this division, as Silicon Valley has long been liberal inclination, while left-wing and central breeds of Democrats have long favored strong regulation, but Trump’s age has already established new coalitions. Famous tech and venture capital executives are increasingly aligned with the Republican Party, while expressing their feelings of no longer feeling at home with Democrats.

The political gap in Silicon Valley is now very clear. although Many tech workers are still free or progressiveThe upper echelon – heaven, venture capitalists and founders – increasingly embrace the ideology of conservative or liberals.

Fear of “anti-billionaire” emotions

The transformation is driven by several factors:

• Many leaders believe that democratic policies stifle innovation through over-regulation and punitive taxation.
• Executives cite growing “anti-billionaire” and anti-tech sentiment in progressive circles, which they see as the opposite of Silicon Valley’s adventure and wealth creation culture.
• The Trump administration’s deregulation stance, especially on AI and Crypto, has proven attractive to tech elites seeking fewer restrictions on their business.

Perhaps the most striking example of Silicon Valley’s right drift is Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz. Previously a Democrat, Andreessen has become a voice supporter of Donald Trump, citing the Biden administration’s regulatory approach to a threat to the startup ecosystem. In July 2024, Andreessen and his partners released theSmall technical agenda,” a policy document advocating deregulation, lower taxation and innovative approaches. This effectively provides technology leaders with a “licensing structure” to support Trump and the Republican Party.

Andreessen’s transformation symbolizes a broader trend: if it means protecting their interests and vision for the future, the tech elite is increasingly willing to align with conservative populism. Anderson’s “Technological Optimist ManifestoStarting from 2023, technological innovation is the ultimate solution to social problems, and regulatory restrictions are obstacles to overcome, not guarantees of respect.

Altman’s manifesto on political homelessness and Andreessen’s right turn, both of which indicate profound changes in the Silicon Valley political landscape, and then Elon Musk was deeply involved in Republican politics. Donald Trump’s main supporter of re-election in 2024, then a prominent member of Trump’s first few months of his second term and finally the White House exile, Musk recently launched the “American Party,” which he said would offer voters an alternative to Democrats and Republicans.

For this story, wealth Use the generated AI to help with the initial draft. The editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.