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.

  • dhork@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    My heart pumps purple piss for them.

    I admire your commitment to the cause, but you really should get that checked out…

        • HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works
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          6 days ago

          Bunk said it to a crime lab tech.

          And just found out it was also in Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, book 4, which I read wayyyy back when.

          It’s the world’s smallest violin, playing ‘My Heart Pumps Purple Piss for You’.