San Francisco’s Donald Trump Connection
A closer look at how powerful SF figures and institutions have backed Trump — and how they’re shaping local politics.
A closer look at how powerful SF figures and institutions have backed Trump — and how they’re shaping local politics.
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OpenAI CEO gave $1M to Trump’s Inauguration.
Locally: Now a top aide to SF mayoral hopeful Daniel Lurie, having served on his transition team.
WhatsApp co-founder donated big to Trump’s 2016 win.
Locally: Gave $500k to Daniel Lurie’s PAC — Lurie’s 3rd largest donor.
Uber + CEO Dara Khosrowshahi gave $1M each.
Locally in 2024:
- $1M to oppose Prop L
- $15K for Prop E (reducing police accountability)
- $10K to GrowSF’s PAC
Ripple co-founder also funneled $48M to pro-crypto PACs backing GOP candidates.
Locally:
- $1.85M to SF races
- $1.2M backing London Breed
- $200k for Prop F (police pensions)
- $200k to DCCC
CEO of Kilroy Realty donated $16K to Trump’s Super PAC.
Locally: $85K to SF elections, including:
- $25K for Prop D (expanding mayoral powers)
- $10K for DA Brooke Jenkins PAC
Co-founder of Neighbors for a Better SF
- $462K to national GOP efforts
- $90K to Mitch McConnell’s PAC
- $86.6K to House GOP committee