Chamath's “Great” Trump Administration Experience: A Billionaire’s Perspective

Chamath's “Great” Trump Administration Experience: A Billionaire’s Perspective

So, Chamath Palihapitiya, a billionaire venture capitalist, thinks the Trump administration is “totally different” from the rest, because they take his calls and actually give him the face time he craves.

Apparently, for someone like Chamath, rich enough to donate millions, it's not just about policies or ideas – it's about the fact that money talks. He points out how the Obama administration wouldn't return his calls, but with Trump, it's a totally different ballgame. He can talk to the deputy chief of staff anytime and even get an invite to the Oval Office.

And hey, if you're a billionaire like him, that’s probably a dream come true. But let’s be clear here: this doesn’t just help Chamath. This is the Trump administration saying, “Hey, come talk to us, because you’ve got the money.”

The real problem? This approach doesn’t serve everyone else. The rest of us, those who can’t donate a small fortune, get nothing but empty promises while the rich get their seats at the table.

So yeah, Chamath, you may be living the dream with the White House open door policy. But guess what? For the average American, this isn't “great” — it’s just business as usual, where billionaires get to buy influence and the rest of us don’t even get a voice.

Thanks for sharing, though. We needed that reminder.