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[–] proper@lemmy.world 43 points 2 months ago (2 children)

In June, Thiel said, "If you hold a gun to my head I’ll vote for Trump," but wouldn't go beyond that.

ha

[–] Rooskie91@discuss.online 23 points 2 months ago

I thought I saw somewhere he was a backer of Plan 2025.

[–] psmgx@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I would't be surprised if there is extensive kompromat on Vance, on top of his blatant, naked me-first ambition. There could be literal and/or metaphorical guns waiting for him if he doesn't play the part his benefactors want him to be...

[–] quicklime@lemm.ee 24 points 2 months ago (2 children)

At first I thought it said "J.D. Vance uses interview to peg Peter Thiel to help Trump campaign with cash".

I mean, that wouldn't be terribly surprising news either.

[–] DogPeePoo@lemm.ee 24 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Thiel is openly gay.

Also his policies are anti-gay.

[–] whostosay@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

well how else are we going to pull this ladder up?

[–] TrashWizard@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Glad I'm not the only one who read it like that 😂

[–] BigMacHole@lemm.ee 22 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Billionaires supporting Billionaires is EXACTLY how you Defeat the Deep State and HELP the Working Class!

[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Donald Trump has no money. Is that what you're referring to?

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago

Wow, that's pretty weird.

[–] ohellidk@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

Geez that's pretty lame!