“I have given to some Republicans, I’ve given to some Democrats,” SBF says diplomatically, then immediately clarifies that “I’ve given more to Democrats at this point.” He cares more about policy than party fealty. SBF seemed appalled, for example, by the Democrats’ proposed tax on billionaires, telling The New York Times DealBook, “I think this could cause hugely negative collateral damage, significantly reducing the amount of innovation and taxable base in the first place.”
Most Influential 2021: Sam Bankman-Fried
