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80.0 MAGA

Arjun Sethi

Arjun Sethi is the Co-CEO of Kraken and the Co-Founder and Chairman of Tribe Capital. He previously served as a Partner at Social Capital and held executive roles at Yahoo! after the acquisition of his startup MessageMe.

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Affiliation

May 01, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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Investment in xAI (Elon Musk)

Through Tribe Capital, Sethi led investments in xAI , the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk , who is a central figure in the MAGA movement.

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Policy Action

Nov 18, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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Advocacy for Crypto Deregulation

As a leader at Kraken and Tribe Capital, Sethi has consistently advocated for a favorable regulatory environment for digital assets, a position that aligns with the Trump administration's 2024 platform regarding crypto 'freedom'.

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Pro-MAGA
2 (67%)
Neutral
1 (33%)
Not MAGA
0 (0%)

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Policy Action

Nov 18, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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Advocacy for Crypto Deregulation

As a leader at Kraken and Tribe Capital, Sethi has consistently advocated for a favorable regulatory environment for digital assets, a position that aligns with the Trump administration's 2024 platform regarding crypto 'freedom'.

Notes: Sethi has praised the potential for the U.S. to become a global crypto hub, a narrative frequently used by MAGA-aligned crypto advocates.

Agent rationale

While crypto advocacy is not exclusively MAGA, the specific push against SEC 'regulation by enforcement' aligns with the current MAGA economic critique of the 'administrative state'.

Sources

  1. Semafor (Feb 10, 2025)

Affiliation

May 01, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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Investment in xAI (Elon Musk)

Through Tribe Capital, Sethi led investments in xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, who is a central figure in the MAGA movement.

Notes: Tribe Capital is a significant backer of Musk's ventures, which often carry political undertones regarding 'anti-woke' AI.

Agent rationale

Direct financial backing of Elon Musk's core projects, especially during Musk's pivot to MAGA, suggests a high degree of alignment with the 'techno-optimist' wing of the movement.

Sources

  1. CfC St. Moritz (Dec 01, 2024)

Donations

Jun 30, 2022

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Political Contributions to Both Parties

FEC records indicate that Sethi has made contributions to both Democratic and Republican causes, including donations to the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and Democratic candidates like Ro Khanna.

Notes: Donations appear focused on pro-technology and pro-crypto candidates rather than partisan MAGA alignment.

Agent rationale

Bipartisan giving suggests a pragmatic, industry-focused approach rather than a MAGA-specific alignment.

Sources

  1. Federal Election Commission (Jan 01, 2024)