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Workers at Major US Tech Companies Overwhelmingly Support Kamala Harris, Data Reveals

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According to data compiled by political watchdog OpenSecrets, employees at some of the largest U.S. tech companies, including Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft, are strongly backing Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. Workers at these tech giants have donated millions to Harris’ campaign, significantly outpacing the contributions made to former President Donald Trump’s campaign.

Despite the substantial support from tech employees for Harris, some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent billionaires, such as Tesla CEO Elon Musk and venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, have thrown their weight behind Trump, praising his economic policies and business-friendly stances. The Nov. 5 election has sparked divisions in Silicon Valley, which has historically leaned Democratic. While entrepreneurs like Reid Hoffman and Mark Cuban are supporting Harris for her stance on tech policies and workers’ rights, other tech leaders have become disillusioned with Democratic policies, particularly around business regulations.

While corporations cannot donate directly to federal campaigns, employees can contribute to candidates of their choice. The data shows that Alphabet employees and their family members have contributed over $2.16 million to Harris, while Amazon and Microsoft employees have donated $1 million and $1.1 million, respectively. In contrast, Trump’s campaign has received far less support from tech workers, with Alphabet workers contributing just $57,000 to his campaign, and Amazon and Microsoft workers donating $116,000 and $88,000, respectively.

In contrast, Walmart workers have split their donations more evenly between the two candidates, with Trump’s campaign receiving slightly more support than Harris’. Analysts suggest that the difference in donations reflects the higher disposable income of tech company employees, who tend to earn more than workers in retail or other industries.

Although Meta and Apple employees haven’t yet reached the million-dollar donation mark, their contributions to Harris still dwarf those made to Trump. Meta employees have donated $835,000 to Harris and just $25,000 to Trump, while Apple workers have contributed $861,000 to Harris and $44,000 to Trump.

The data underscores Silicon Valley’s general left-leaning tendency, despite some influential figures in the tech world rallying behind the former president.

 

Former Vice-President Dick Cheney Announces Support for Kamala Harris in November Election

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Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney, a long-time Republican, has announced he will cast his vote for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Cheney, a significant figure during George W. Bush’s presidency, criticized current Republican candidate Donald Trump, labeling him as a severe threat to the republic. Cheney stated, “He [Trump] tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He can never be trusted with power again.” He emphasized the importance of prioritizing the country over party affiliation, saying, “As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our constitution. That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice-President Kamala Harris.”

Cheney’s endorsement was met positively by Harris’s campaign, with campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon praising Cheney’s courage to prioritize the country over partisan interests. Cheney’s decision aligns him with a growing number of Republicans who have expressed apprehension about Trump’s candidacy. His daughter, Liz Cheney, who has been vocal against Trump, had previously supported Harris and was among the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump following the January 6 Capitol riots. Liz Cheney lost her congressional seat in 2022 to a Trump-supported candidate.

In response to Cheney’s endorsement, Trump labeled him as an “irrelevant RINO” (Republican in Name Only) and criticized him as the “King of Endless, Nonsensical Wars,” referencing Cheney’s role in the Iraq War.

Exclusive: US Warns Nippon Steel Bid for U.S. Steel Poses National Security Risk

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The Biden administration, through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), warned Nippon Steel that its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel poses a national security threat by potentially weakening the American steel industry. Both Democrats and Republicans have voiced opposition to the deal, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump expressing strong desires to keep U.S. Steel under American ownership. In a letter sent to the companies, CFIUS highlighted concerns that the transaction would harm U.S. steel production and diminish efforts to seek trade remedies. In their response, the companies warned that rejecting the deal could lead to the idling of U.S. Steel’s blast furnace facilities, result in thousands of job losses, and ultimately weaken the U.S. steel supply chain. While Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel maintain that the deal would strengthen the industry and pose no security risks, political pressures and economic concerns are at the heart of the debate, as the companies consider their legal options to move forward.