Peter Thiel, the tech billionaire and early Trump supporter, sat down with Dave Rubin to discuss the future of the Republican Party after Trump’s surprise 2024 victory. Thiel argued that Trump’s focus should be on fixing broken systems rather than settling scores. He pointed to Silicon Valley’s growing conservative shift as proof that the old liberal elites are losing ground.
Tech giants like Elon Musk and David Sacks are now shaping politics, with Musk leading a new effort to cut government waste. Thiel praised this move, saying outsiders can fix what career politicians ruined. He also highlighted how “woke” policies pushed companies like Google and Facebook to the left, but many workers secretly hated the activism.
Trump’s win shocked experts who expected traditional voting blocs to back Kamala Harris. Instead, Hispanic men and working-class voters swung hard to Trump. Thiel called this a rejection of “coastal elitism” and proof that Democrats lost touch with everyday Americans.
Thiel’s biggest success story is Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, whom he funded early. Vance’s rise from “Hillbilly Elegy” author to Trump’s running mate shows how fresh voices can reshape the GOP. Thiel wants more leaders who understand tech and modern challenges, not just old-school politicians.
The interview slammed universities like Harvard for becoming “indoctrination factories” that churn out liberal activists instead of thinkers. Thiel joked that degrees now signal conformity, not smarts. He praised podcasters like Joe Rogan for breaking the media monopoly and letting real debates happen.
On science, Thiel accused institutions of pushing “consensus” over truth, especially on COVID and climate change. He argued that real innovation happens when people question authority, not obey it. Universities focus on funding, not breakthroughs, making them ripe for reform.
Thiel ended by urging Trump to tackle practical issues like energy costs and border security. “Revenge is a distraction,” he said. Voters want working infrastructure, cheap gas, and safe streets—not more culture wars. The GOP’s future depends on delivering results, not rhetoric.
The message is clear: America’s new leaders must fix what’s broken, not fight old battles. With tech visionaries and grassroots voters on their side, Republicans have a historic chance to rebuild the country.
