September 15, 2024
JD Vance's Rockbridge Network funnels $75 million to conservative politics
VP controls venture capital political machine
🔐Ethics📰Media Literacy🗳️Elections
Rockbridge Network was founded in 2019 by J.D. Vance and Chris Buskirk as a 'political venture capital firm'
The network has a $75 million budget for 2024 and between 150-200 members paying $100,000 to $1 million each
Rockbridge deployed approximately 5,000 field operatives across seven swing states in 2024 election
Trump called into Rockbridge meeting at Mar-a-Lago in Apr. 2024 while dealing with legal issues in New York
Peter Thiel and 
Rebekah Mercer are among the network's key financial backers according to multiple reports
Firebrand Action, incorporated in 2022, handles Rockbridge's efforts to influence journalism without disclosure
Better Tomorrow and Over the Horizon Action focus on voter turnout operations funded by Rockbridge
Faithful in Action recruited over 160,000 church members for political activism through Rockbridge coordination
🔐Ethics📰Media Literacy🗳️Elections
Test Your Knowledge
10
Q1
Rockbridge Network isn't required to disclose its donors and operates through nonprofits and donor-advised funds that hide money flows from public scrutiny.
Q2
Rockbridge Network summit speakers have included Tucker Carlson, Marc Andreessen, Steve Wynn, Scott Bessent, and Russell Brand, creating a mix of media figures, tech executives, and Trump administration officials.
Q3
Over the Horizon Action paid RFK Jr. $100,000 to speak at its Nov. 2024 summit.
Q4
Rockbridge Network's "Transition Project" created a $3 million "government-in-waiting" of pre-selected individuals ready to staff the next Republican administration.
Q5
JD Vance co-founded Rockbridge Network in 2019 but maintains no formal relationship with the organization as Vice President.
5 more questions available
Upgrade to Premium to access all practice questions and unlock advanced quiz features.
Upgrade to PremiumThese questions are part of the JD Vance's Rockbridge Network funnels $75 million to conservative politics topic. Master this topic by completing the quiz or exploring each question in detail.
Ready to test your knowledge?
Take the full quiz to master this topic and track your progress.
Start QuizPeople, bills, and sources
J.D. Vance
Vice President and Rockbridge co-founder
Chris Buskirk
Conservative activist and Rockbridge co-founder
Peter Thiel
Billionaire tech investor and Rockbridge backer
Rebekah Mercer
Conservative heiress and Trump megadonor
Donald Trump
President of the United States
Blake Masters
Former Arizona Senate candidate and venture capitalist
Omeed Malik
Investor and former Democrat