Here’s how 👇
Read this especially if you track tech billionaires or the evolution of MAGA 2.0.
🧩 What Happened
Billionaire Peter Thiel and future VP JD Vance gathered right-leaning donors in Rockbridge, Ohio, to discuss strategies for sustaining Trump-aligned political influence. This effort evolved into what is now called the Rockbridge Network.
🏗️ What It Does
The network funds campaign infrastructure, including polling, advertising, data analysis, and media production. Its goal is to support candidates and initiatives aligned with MAGA over multiple election cycles.
💼 Who’s Involved
Participants reportedly include Rebekah Mercer, Tucker Carlson, Oren Cass, and Chris Buskirk, who currently leads the group. Buskirk’s venture fund, 1789 Capital, lists Donald Trump Jr. as a partner.
🎯 Why It Matters
Rockbridge is not a political action committee. It functions as a coordinated network providing funding, messaging, and strategic support for conservative campaigns. Reports indicate the group may support a JD Vance presidential bid in 2028.
🧠 The Bottom Line
The Rockbridge Network illustrates how private donor networks can shape political infrastructure and strategy over the long term, reflecting a shift in how political influence is organized in the U.S.
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