When Trump called Peter Thiel in April 2023 asking for $10 million in campaign support, Thiel declined, reportedly telling Trump he was "very sad" to hear that response. How does this interaction affect billionaire-politician relationships?
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Democracy becomes inverted when politicians must personally grovel to billionaires for campaign funds. Trump, a former president, seeking money from tech executives corrupts political independence.
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