The tech billionaire believes Trump will help to reveal hidden truths—like how Jeffrey Epstein actually died. But beneath his conspiracism lies a very real, very dangerous political theory.

The United States federal government has been infiltrated by a group of young, unvetted technology engineers handpicked by ...

In a TV interview recently, Thiel contrasted the current situation with the pre-pandemic era, citing a statistic that around 94% of U.S. federal government workers were working from home.

Its backers at the time included Thiel, Alan Howard, Louis Bacon and Richard Li, according to a statement. Howard subsequently sold his stake, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The party symbolized the euphoria of the tech industry on the cusp of the Trump presidency. The guest list included Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Miriam Adelson and the vice president-elect, JD Vance.

Peter Thiel speaks at The Cambridge Union on May 08, 2024 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. © Photo by Nordin Catic/Getty Images for The Cambridge Union Peter Thiel ...