People

11.4 NOT

Chris Larsen

Chris Larsen is an American business executive and angel investor best known as the co-founder and executive chairman of Ripple. He also co-founded E-Loan and Prosper Marketplace, early online lending and fintech companies in the United States.

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Donations

Oct 21, 2024

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$10 Million Donation to Kamala Harris Campaign

Chris Larsen donated $10 million in XRP to Future Forward USA Action, a super PAC supporting Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential bid. This followed an earlier $1 million donation to the same group.

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Public Statement

Sep 06, 2024

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Endorsement of Kamala Harris for President

Larsen was among 88 corporate leaders who signed a letter endorsing Kamala Harris for President, stating she would continue to 'further fair and predictable policies that support the rule of law.'

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Donations

Oct 01, 2020

Not MAGA
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Significant Contributions to Biden-Harris in 2020

During the 2020 election cycle, Larsen and his wife, Lyna Lam, were major donors to the Biden Victory Fund and other Democratic committees, contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars to defeat Donald Trump.

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2 (25%)
Not MAGA
6 (75%)

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Donations

Oct 21, 2024

Not MAGA
10 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

$10 Million Donation to Kamala Harris Campaign

Chris Larsen donated $10 million in XRP to Future Forward USA Action, a super PAC supporting Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential bid. This followed an earlier $1 million donation to the same group.

Notes: One of the largest individual crypto-linked donations to the Harris campaign.

Agent rationale

This is a massive financial signal directly opposing the MAGA candidate (Trump) by funding his primary opponent. The scale and timing make it a high-weight anti-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. CNBC (Oct 21, 2024)

Public Statement

Sep 06, 2024

Not MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Endorsement of Kamala Harris for President

Larsen was among 88 corporate leaders who signed a letter endorsing Kamala Harris for President, stating she would continue to 'further fair and predictable policies that support the rule of law.'

Agent rationale

Formal endorsement of the Democratic nominee against Donald Trump is a clear anti-MAGA alignment signal.

Sources

  1. The New York Times (Sep 06, 2024)

Donations

Jan 01, 2024

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Donations to Fairshake Super PAC

Larsen and Ripple have contributed heavily to Fairshake, a non-partisan crypto-focused super PAC that supports both Democrats and Republicans who are pro-crypto.

Notes: While the PAC is bipartisan, it has been used to primary anti-crypto Democrats, which some MAGA supporters view favorably.

Agent rationale

This is a neutral signal because the PAC's primary goal is industry-specific (crypto) rather than partisan or MAGA-aligned, though it occasionally benefits GOP candidates.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (May 20, 2024)

Legal Position

Sep 07, 2023

Neutral
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of Biden Administration SEC Enforcement

Despite supporting Democrats, Larsen has been a vocal critic of the SEC under Gary Gensler (a Biden appointee), calling the agency's 'regulation by enforcement' a failure that hurts US innovation.

Notes: This creates a nuanced position where he supports the party but opposes its specific regulatory heads.

Agent rationale

While this criticizes a Democratic administration, it is a sector-specific grievance (crypto regulation) rather than an embrace of MAGA policy. It represents a 'Neutral/Mixed' signal in the context of political alignment.

Sources

  1. Bloomberg (Sep 07, 2023)

Leadership alignment

Mar 08, 2023

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

Council for Inclusive Capitalism Membership

Larsen is a member of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, an organization that promotes ESG principles and 'stakeholder capitalism,' frameworks frequently targeted by MAGA legislators.

Agent rationale

Affiliation with globalist/ESG-focused economic groups is a signal of alignment with the institutional establishment that MAGA opposes.

Sources

  1. Council for Inclusive Capitalism (Mar 08, 2023)

Donations

Jun 07, 2022

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Funding for San Francisco 'Common Sense' Moderates

Larsen has spent millions on San Francisco local politics, often supporting moderate Democrats and recall efforts against progressive officials like Chesa Boudin, while remaining firmly within the Democratic party structure.

Agent rationale

His local political activity focuses on centrist Democratic reform, which is distinct from and often opposed to the MAGA platform's national approach to urban issues.

Sources

  1. Politico (Feb 12, 2024)

Policy Action

Mar 29, 2022

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Climate Change Advocacy and Bitcoin 'Change the Code'

Larsen funded a $5 million campaign alongside Greenpeace to pressure Bitcoin to move to a more environmentally friendly 'Proof of Stake' model, aligning with ESG and climate goals often criticized by MAGA figures.

Agent rationale

Support for ESG-aligned environmental initiatives in the crypto space is generally at odds with the MAGA movement's skepticism toward climate-driven financial regulation.

Sources

  1. The Guardian (Mar 29, 2022)

Donations

Oct 01, 2020

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Significant Contributions to Biden-Harris in 2020

During the 2020 election cycle, Larsen and his wife, Lyna Lam, were major donors to the Biden Victory Fund and other Democratic committees, contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars to defeat Donald Trump.

Notes: FEC records confirm multiple maxed-out contributions.

Agent rationale

Consistent historical opposition to the MAGA movement's leader through high-dollar Democratic fundraising.

Sources

  1. FEC.gov (Dec 31, 2020)