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JD Vance raises $4.2M from tech leaders at Silicon Valley fundraiser

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Senator JD Vance hosted a Republican National Committee fundraiser in Silicon Valley, generating $4.2 million. The event, held at the residence of investor Chamath Palihapitiya, attracted prominent figures from the tech industry, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Vance, who has a background in venture capital, leveraged his connections to secure significant donations from approximately two dozen supporters who each contributed $250,000. AI

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JD Vance raises $4.2M from tech leaders at Silicon Valley fundraiser

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Mike Allen ·

    Scoop: JD Vance raises $4.2 million in Silicon Valley

    <p>Vice President JD Vance headlined an RNC fundraiser on Thursday night in Palo Alto, California, at the residence of influential investor and All-In Podcast host <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/25/chamath-palihapitiya-interview-axios-show" target="_blank">Chamath Palihap…

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