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David Karp

David Karp is an American web developer, entrepreneur, and blogger best known as the founder and former CEO of Tumblr, the microblogging platform launched in 2007. He is based in New York and was recognized as a leading young tech entrepreneur during Tumblr's growth.

Website https://www.davidkarp.com/

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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Policy Action

Mar 28, 2017

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Tumblr's Support for Planned Parenthood Under Karp

Under Karp's leadership, Tumblr launched a significant partnership and public campaign for Planned Parenthood , an organization frequently targeted by MAGA-aligned policy and rhetoric.

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Associations & Advocacy

Jan 01, 2020

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Board Membership at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York

David Karp has served on the board of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York , further solidifying his commitment to reproductive rights in opposition to MAGA-aligned judicial and legislative goals.

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Public Statement

Jan 29, 2017

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Public Opposition to Trump's Immigration Executive Order

David Karp joined other tech leaders in publicly condemning President Trump's 2017 executive order regarding immigration (the 'Travel Ban'), stating it was 'diametrically opposed to the values that make America a land of opportunity.'

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Associations & Advocacy

Jan 01, 2020

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

Board Membership at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York

David Karp has served on the board of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, further solidifying his commitment to reproductive rights in opposition to MAGA-aligned judicial and legislative goals.

Notes: Ongoing affiliation.

Agent rationale

Formal leadership in an organization that is a primary ideological adversary of the MAGA movement indicates deep-seated opposition.

Sources

  1. Planned Parenthood (Jan 01, 2020)

Public Statement

Aug 16, 2017

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

Criticism of Trump's Response to Charlottesville

Karp used his platform to criticize the Trump administration's handling of the Charlottesville 'Unite the Right' rally, aligning with the view that the President failed to sufficiently condemn white supremacy.

Agent rationale

Publicly challenging the President's moral leadership on a defining cultural moment is a strong anti-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. Reuters (Aug 16, 2017)

Public Statement

Jul 12, 2017

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

Advocacy for Net Neutrality Against Trump-era FCC

Karp was a vocal advocate for Net Neutrality, actively opposing the Trump administration's FCC efforts to repeal these protections, which he argued would hurt the open internet.

Agent rationale

Opposition to a major regulatory shift enacted by the Trump administration aligns with broader anti-MAGA tech sentiment.

Sources

  1. The Verge (Jul 12, 2017)

Policy Action

Mar 28, 2017

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

Tumblr's Support for Planned Parenthood Under Karp

Under Karp's leadership, Tumblr launched a significant partnership and public campaign for Planned Parenthood, an organization frequently targeted by MAGA-aligned policy and rhetoric.

Agent rationale

Using his platform to champion an organization that is a primary target of the MAGA movement's social policy demonstrates ideological opposition.

Sources

  1. Teen Vogue (Mar 28, 2017)

Leadership alignment

Mar 14, 2017

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Participation in 'Tech Stands Up' Anti-Trump Sentiment

Karp was identified as a key figure in the 'Tech Stands Up' movement, which organized tech workers and leaders to protest against the Trump administration's policies on civil rights and climate change.

Agent rationale

Association with organized tech-industry resistance to the Trump administration signals a clear anti-MAGA posture.

Sources

  1. Wired (Mar 14, 2017)

Public Statement

Jan 29, 2017

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

Public Opposition to Trump's Immigration Executive Order

David Karp joined other tech leaders in publicly condemning President Trump's 2017 executive order regarding immigration (the 'Travel Ban'), stating it was 'diametrically opposed to the values that make America a land of opportunity.'

Agent rationale

Direct public criticism of a signature MAGA-era policy indicates a negative alignment with the movement's agenda.

Sources

  1. TechCrunch (Jan 29, 2017)

Donations

Oct 05, 2016

Not MAGA
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95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Donation to Hillary Victory Fund

In 2016, David Karp made a direct financial contribution of $5,000 to the Hillary Victory Fund, supporting the Democratic opponent of Donald Trump.

Notes: FEC Record

Agent rationale

Direct financial support for the primary political opponent of the MAGA movement's founder is a clear anti-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. Federal Election Commission (Oct 05, 2016)

Donations

Sep 30, 2014

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

Donation to Cory Booker for Senate

Karp donated $2,700 to Cory Booker, a prominent Democratic critic of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.

Notes: Pre-2016 but establishes trajectory.

Agent rationale

Consistent support for Democratic candidates who later became central figures in the anti-MAGA opposition.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Sep 30, 2014)