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Peter Thiel opts out of funding 2024 presidential candidates

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Tech investor Peter Thiel has announced he will not financially support any presidential candidates in the 2024 election cycle, despite intending to vote for the Republican nominee. Thiel cited a belief that money does not significantly impact presidential campaigns and expressed concern that the election would not address critical issues like technological and economic stagnation. He also indicated dissatisfaction with the Republican party's focus on cultural issues. AI

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Peter Thiel opts out of funding 2024 presidential candidates

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jessica Mathews ·

    Exclusive: Peter Thiel explains his decision not to fund any presidential candidates in 2024

    “They will convince people or they will not convince people. And an extra $1 million or $10 million does not make any difference,” the billionaire investor tells Fortune.

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