Trump’s Running Mate Choice Excites Silicon Valley Conservatives

By Alexandra Ulmer and Dawn Chmielewski MILWAUKEE, July 16 (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s choice of J.D. Vance for a running mate has invigorated Silicon Valley conservatives. The possibility of a ‘tech bro’ in the White House has lifted their hopes, symbolized by Delian Asparouhov’s enthusiastic social media declaration.

Vance, author of ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ and a Yale Law graduate, has swiftly ascended American politics, currently serving as a U.S. Senator representing Ohio. Officially nominated alongside Trump by the Republican National Convention, his candidacy has rekindled discussions on tech regulations and alliances.

Silicon Valley conservatives, though typically a minority, are particularly energized by Vance’s candidacy, seeing him as a bridge between Trump’s policies and tech donors. Vance’s stance on major tech companies and his substantial Bitcoin holdings highlight his complex relationship with the tech industry.

(With inputs from agencies.)

In a move that has energized Silicon Valley conservatives, Donald Trump has selected J.D. Vance as his running mate. Vance, known for his book ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ and currently serving as a U.S. Senator from Ohio, has been officially nominated by the Republican National Convention. His candidacy has sparked renewed discussions on tech regulations and alliances, symbolized by the enthusiastic reaction from tech industry figures like Delian Asparouhov. Vance’s unique position, with significant Bitcoin holdings and a nuanced stance on major tech companies, is seen as a potential bridge between Trump’s policies and tech donors.