The halls of power in Washington, D.C. were buzzing with Silicon Valley’s finest this week, and let me tell you, it was not your average networking event.

At the Hill and Valley Forum, tech’s most notorious power players gathered to schmooze with politicians and play their favorite game: “How Great is Trump?”

The MAGA Tech Tango

From Sequoia’s Shaun Maguire to Founders Fund’s crew, these tech elites were sipping whiskey and trading hot takes on the current administration. While many were riding high on their Trump train, the ride wasn’t exactly smooth sailing.

Tariffs and Tremors

Some founders were low-key panicking about aggressive tariffs that sent market volatility through the roof. Delian Asparouhov from Varda Space tried to play it cool, claiming they were “prepared” for China supply chain shifts. Sure, Jan.

The Protest Heard 'Round the Room

The real spice came when a pro-Palestinian protester interrupted Palantir’s CEO Alex Karp, calling out the company’s tech use in conflict zones. The room’s response? Applause. Because nothing says “we care” like clapping after being confronted about potential ethical violations.

While some tech bros are still riding the MAGA wave, others are starting to see the cracks in their presidential paradise. One founder candidly admitted: “I want to believe in making America great, but the current trajectory? Not looking promising”.