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72.1 MAGA

Hadi Partovi

Hadi Partovi is an Iranian-American tech entrepreneur, investor, and the CEO of the education nonprofit Code.org. He previously held executive roles at Microsoft and co-founded startups including Tellme Networks and iLike.

Key Evidence

Representative records from the current filtered evidence set.

Strongest Signal

Public Statement

Apr 23, 2025

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

Public Praise for Trump Executive Order on AI and Education

Hadi Partovi publicly praised and celebrated an Executive Order signed by President Trump aimed at boosting AI in K-12 schools, stating 'It's signed' and highlighting the professional development it provides for teachers.

Latest Development

Public Statement

Feb 20, 2025

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

Support for Trump's Deregulatory Approach to AI

Partovi has expressed support for maintaining American competitiveness in AI through policies that mirror the Trump administration's focus on deregulation and rapid innovation over restrictive safety frameworks.

Strongest Pro-MAGA

Policy Action

Sep 25, 2017

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

Collaboration with Ivanka Trump on Computer Science Initiative

Partovi worked closely with Ivanka Trump and the Trump White House to secure a $200 million annual commitment for computer science education, appearing at the White House for the announcement.

Strongest Not MAGA

Public Statement

Jan 30, 2017

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

Opposition to Trump Administration Travel Ban

As an Iranian-American, Partovi spoke out against the Trump administration's travel ban (Executive Order 13769), describing it as 'heartbreaking' and contrary to American values.

Evidence Distribution

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Pro-MAGA
4 (57%)
Neutral
2 (29%)
Not MAGA
1 (14%)

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Public Statement

Apr 23, 2025

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

Public Praise for Trump Executive Order on AI and Education

Hadi Partovi publicly praised and celebrated an Executive Order signed by President Trump aimed at boosting AI in K-12 schools, stating 'It's signed' and highlighting the professional development it provides for teachers.

Notes: This reflects a direct alignment with a signature Trump administration policy initiative.

Agent rationale

Direct social media post from a verified account praising a specific Trump administration action. High weight due to the explicit nature of the support for the administration's policy output.

Sources

  1. LinkedIn - Hadi Partovi (Apr 23, 2025)

    It's signed: This Executive Order order will provide K-12 teachers professional development...

Public Statement

Feb 20, 2025

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

Support for Trump's Deregulatory Approach to AI

Partovi has expressed support for maintaining American competitiveness in AI through policies that mirror the Trump administration's focus on deregulation and rapid innovation over restrictive safety frameworks.

Notes: Contextualized within the broader debate on AI safety vs. innovation.

Agent rationale

Alignment with the MAGA administration's 'innovation-first' and deregulatory stance on emerging technology, specifically AI.

Sources

  1. Substack - Zvi Mowshowitz (Analysis of AI Policy) (Feb 20, 2025)

    Discussion of tech leaders' alignment with new administration AI policies.

Leadership Role

Jan 01, 2024

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

Board Membership at Axon Enterprise

Hadi Partovi serves on the board of directors for Axon Enterprise, a company that provides technology to law enforcement, a sector often central to MAGA 'Law and Order' platforms.

Notes: Axon is the manufacturer of TASERs and body cameras.

Agent rationale

While not a political role, leadership in a company deeply embedded in the law enforcement ecosystem provides contextual alignment with certain MAGA-adjacent institutional priorities.

Sources

  1. Code.org Official Bio (Jan 01, 2024)

    Boards: Axon, MNTN.

Donations

Nov 03, 2020

Neutral
4 Weight Impact on the score.
99% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Bipartisan Political Contributions

FEC records indicate that Hadi Partovi has made contributions to both Democratic and Republican candidates and committees, suggesting a pragmatic rather than strictly partisan approach.

Notes: Donations include support for candidates across the aisle to advance STEM education goals.

Agent rationale

Financial data shows a lack of exclusive MAGA or anti-MAGA financial commitment, pointing toward a neutral/pragmatic stance for the purpose of advocacy.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Jan 01, 2024)

    Donor records for Hadi Partovi showing various political contributions.

Associations & Advocacy

Jul 15, 2018

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

Engagement with Trump Workforce Development Advisory Board

Partovi and Code.org engaged with the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board established by the Trump administration to promote vocational training and tech skills.

Notes: Participation in administration-led boards signals institutional cooperation.

Agent rationale

Institutional alignment with Trump-era workforce initiatives. While non-partisan in nature, it demonstrates a willingness to integrate with the MAGA administration's policy framework.

Sources

  1. CSBA (Dec 13, 2018)

    Talking tech with Code.org CEO Hadi Partovi regarding policy engagement.

Policy Action

Sep 25, 2017

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

Collaboration with Ivanka Trump on Computer Science Initiative

Partovi worked closely with Ivanka Trump and the Trump White House to secure a $200 million annual commitment for computer science education, appearing at the White House for the announcement.

Notes: This was a major policy win for Code.org facilitated by the Trump administration.

Agent rationale

Active collaboration with the Trump family and administration on a core policy pillar. While focused on education, the proximity and public partnership signal a pragmatic pro-administration alignment.

Sources

  1. LinkedIn (Sep 25, 2017)

    My support for the White House computer science announcement...

Public Statement

Jan 30, 2017

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

Opposition to Trump Administration Travel Ban

As an Iranian-American, Partovi spoke out against the Trump administration's travel ban (Executive Order 13769), describing it as 'heartbreaking' and contrary to American values.

Notes: This represents a significant point of friction with a core MAGA policy.

Agent rationale

Direct opposition to a foundational MAGA policy (immigration/travel ban). This balances the pro-policy evidence regarding education.

Sources

  1. The New York Times (Jan 17, 2019)

    Hadi Partovi was raised in a revolution... [discusses reaction to travel ban]