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84.5 MAGA

Charles Hoskinson

Charles Hoskinson is an American entrepreneur and mathematician best known as a co-founder of Ethereum and the founder of Cardano. He is also a co-founder of Input Output Global, a blockchain engineering and research company.

Website https://x.com/IOHK_Charles

Updated Apr 07, 2026

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Public Statement

Nov 10, 2024

Pro-MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Public Support for Trump's Crypto Policy and Department of Government Efficiency

Charles Hoskinson has publicly praised Donald Trump's shift toward pro-crypto policies and expressed support for the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) , stating he intends to work with the administration on legislative fr…

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Leadership alignment

Nov 09, 2024

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Establishment of Policy Office in Washington D.C.

Input Output Global (IOG), led by Hoskinson, announced the opening of a policy office in Washington D.C. specifically to engage with the incoming administration and legislative leaders on crypto-friendly laws.

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Donations

Jun 30, 2024

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Donations to Pro-Trump and Republican PACs

Hoskinson has made significant financial contributions to Republican causes, including a $137,700 donation to the Republican National Committee and support for candidates aligned with the MAGA movement's deregulation agenda.

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Public Statement

Sep 18, 2024

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of Trump's 'World Liberty Financial' Project

Hoskinson expressed skepticism regarding Donald Trump's family crypto project, World Liberty Financial , warning that it could 'politicize' the industry in a way that might be harmful if not handled correctly.

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1 (13%)
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1 (13%)

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Public Statement

Nov 10, 2024

Pro-MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Public Support for Trump's Crypto Policy and Department of Government Efficiency

Charles Hoskinson has publicly praised Donald Trump's shift toward pro-crypto policies and expressed support for the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), stating he intends to work with the administration on legislative frameworks.

Notes: Hoskinson noted in a livestream that the crypto industry needs a friendly administration to avoid 'regulation by enforcement.'

Agent rationale

Direct verbal support for a core Trump administration policy initiative (DOGE) and the candidate's specific platform on digital assets constitutes a strong pro-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. CoinDesk (Nov 10, 2024)

Leadership alignment

Nov 09, 2024

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Establishment of Policy Office in Washington D.C.

Input Output Global (IOG), led by Hoskinson, announced the opening of a policy office in Washington D.C. specifically to engage with the incoming administration and legislative leaders on crypto-friendly laws.

Notes: The move was timed immediately following the 2024 election results.

Agent rationale

Institutionalizing a presence to work with a specific administration indicates a strategic alignment and expectation of a favorable partnership.

Sources

  1. Crypto News Flash (Nov 11, 2024)

Public Statement

Sep 18, 2024

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of Trump's 'World Liberty Financial' Project

Hoskinson expressed skepticism regarding Donald Trump's family crypto project, World Liberty Financial, warning that it could 'politicize' the industry in a way that might be harmful if not handled correctly.

Notes: He argued that crypto should remain a non-partisan technology rather than a family brand.

Agent rationale

This shows a degree of independence and willingness to criticize Trump's specific business ventures, tempering a purely 'loyalist' classification.

Sources

  1. CoinTelegraph (Sep 18, 2024)

Donations

Jun 30, 2024

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Donations to Pro-Trump and Republican PACs

Hoskinson has made significant financial contributions to Republican causes, including a $137,700 donation to the Republican National Committee and support for candidates aligned with the MAGA movement's deregulation agenda.

Notes: FEC records show consistent support for GOP committees during the 2024 cycle.

Agent rationale

Large-scale financial support to the RNC during a Trump-led cycle is a primary indicator of alignment with the party's current MAGA-centric leadership.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Oct 01, 2024)

Policy Action

May 22, 2024

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Advocacy for Anti-SEC and Anti-De-banking Legislation

Hoskinson has actively lobbied for the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), aligning with MAGA-aligned lawmakers who seek to curtail the power of the SEC under Gary Gensler.

Notes: He has frequently targeted the Biden administration's 'Operation Choke Point 2.0' in his public discourse.

Agent rationale

Opposition to Biden-era regulatory agencies (SEC/Treasury) aligns with the MAGA platform of dismantling the 'administrative state.'

Sources

  1. X (formerly Twitter) (May 22, 2024)

Public Statement

Jan 15, 2024

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
88% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Hoskinson has consistently campaigned against CBDCs, describing them as tools for 'financial surveillance' and 'social credit scores,' echoing the platform of Trump and other MAGA leaders.

Notes: Trump has explicitly promised to ban CBDCs if elected.

Agent rationale

The specific rhetoric used (surveillance, social credit) is identical to the MAGA policy platform regarding the Federal Reserve.

Sources

  1. The Daily Hodl (Jan 20, 2024)

Donations

Jun 15, 2023

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Past Support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Before the general election cycle solidified, Hoskinson expressed support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing his stance on medical freedom and government transparency.

Notes: RFK Jr. later endorsed Trump, bridging this support to the MAGA coalition.

Agent rationale

While initially supporting a non-Trump candidate, the alignment with RFK Jr.'s populist and anti-establishment themes often overlaps with MAGA sentiment.

Sources

  1. The Block (Jun 21, 2023)

Public Statement

Oct 28, 2022

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Defense of Elon Musk and X (Twitter) Acquisition

Hoskinson has been a vocal defender of Elon Musk and the acquisition of X, framing it as a victory for free speech against 'woke' censorship, a core narrative of the MAGA movement.

Notes: He offered to help Musk integrate decentralized technologies into the platform.

Agent rationale

Aligning with Musk on 'anti-woke' and 'free speech' issues places Hoskinson within the broader MAGA-adjacent cultural coalition.

Sources

  1. Decrypt (Oct 28, 2022)
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