Tech billionaire Peter Thiel threw an extravagant inauguration party at his seven-bedroom mansion, featuring a hired juggler who posed trivia questions about U.S. presidents. The event included food stations with offerings like shrimp and steak, as well as gift bags with mini champagne bottles and red MAGA hats.
Prominent tech industry guests, mostly male, attended the party, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, the Winklevoss twins, and Alexandr Wang of ScaleAI. The presence of these figures suggests a right-leaning trend in Silicon Valley politics, especially since Trump’s election.
Other attendees at the party included tech podcasters, former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, incoming administration officials, and senators like Ted Cruz. Speaker Mike Johnson praised the event as “a lot of fun,” while Cruz hinted at an exciting development to come on Monday.
The party showcased Thiel’s lavish lifestyle and his connections in both the tech world and politics. As Silicon Valley continues to shift towards conservative views, events like this one serve as a meeting ground for influential figures to come together and discuss the future of tech and politics.