The article discusses the increasing importance of group chats among elite figures in politics, sports, and tech, particularly in the context of Donald Trump's rise. Investigative reports have highlighted how these discussions, often driven by Silicon Valley influencers like Marc Andreessen, are pivotal in realigning political support toward Trump. These chats offer insight into the dynamics of elite conversations, showcasing themes of insider knowledge, political maneuvering, and collective sentiments among a network of right-wing tech individuals.
The group chats aren't always primarily a political space, but they are the single most important place in which a stunning realignment toward Donald Trump was shaped and negotiated.
These elite political conversations revolve primarily around the venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and a circle of Silicon Valley figures.
Some members of the right-wing tech elite have been chatting with one another for years, gradually driving themselves insane in the process.
The influence of these group chats flows through X, Substack, and podcasts, constituting a kind of dark matter of American politics and media.
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