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Reid Hoffman

Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author best known as the co-founder of LinkedIn and a partner at Greylock.

Website https://www.reidhoffman.org/

Updated Apr 07, 2026

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  • Founder of

    LinkedIn

    2002-present

    6.1 NOT

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Donations

Jul 26, 2024

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Multi-Million Dollar Donations to Anti-Trump PACs and Harris Campaign

Reid Hoffman donated over $10 million to Future Forward (the primary super PAC supporting Kamala Harris) and millions more to Republican Accountability PAC, which specifically targets anti-MAGA messaging to swing voters.

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Public Statement

Jan 30, 2026

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Public Call for Silicon Valley to Resist Trump Administration

In early 2026, Hoffman urged tech leaders to stop 'appeasing' the Trump administration, stating that 'sitting on power' is a moral failure and that business leaders must speak out against MAGA policies.

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Endorsement

Jul 21, 2024

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Formal Endorsement of Kamala Harris

Hoffman was one of the first major tech figures to formally endorse Kamala Harris for President in 2024, specifically citing the need to defeat Donald Trump's 'anti-democratic' agenda.

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Public Statement

Jan 30, 2026

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

Public Call for Silicon Valley to Resist Trump Administration

In early 2026, Hoffman urged tech leaders to stop 'appeasing' the Trump administration, stating that 'sitting on power' is a moral failure and that business leaders must speak out against MAGA policies.

Notes: This followed the second inauguration of Donald Trump.

Agent rationale

Direct public advocacy against the sitting MAGA administration's influence in the private sector is a strong negative alignment signal.

Sources

  1. Benzinga (Jan 31, 2026)

Miscellaneous

Nov 25, 2025

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

Target of Trump Investigation Calls

Donald Trump has publicly called for an investigation into Hoffman, citing his past connections to Jeffrey Epstein and his funding of legal cases against Trump (such as E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit).

Notes: Hoffman funded the legal fees for E. Jean Carroll's successful defamation suit against Trump.

Agent rationale

Being a direct target of the movement's leader and funding successful legal challenges against him are strong indicators of mutual adversarial status.

Sources

  1. National Legal and Policy Center (Nov 25, 2025)

Associations & Advocacy

Oct 22, 2025

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Public Feud with Trump 'AI Czar' David Sacks

Hoffman engaged in a high-profile dispute with David Sacks, who was appointed as Trump's AI and crypto czar, accusing Sacks of 'dirty tricks' and using government influence to benefit specific AI startups like xAI.

Notes: The feud highlights the split within the 'PayPal Mafia' regarding MAGA alignment.

Agent rationale

Conflict with key MAGA administration officials regarding policy and ethics demonstrates active opposition to the movement's governance style.

Sources

  1. Inc. (Oct 22, 2025)
  2. Cryptopolitan (Oct 21, 2025)

Policy Action

Oct 21, 2025

Not MAGA
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85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Defense of Anthropic Against Trump Administration Pressure

Hoffman rallied support for AI startup Anthropic during its clashes with the Trump administration over safety regulations, positioning himself against the administration's deregulatory 'AI czar' agenda.

Agent rationale

Active policy-level resistance to the MAGA administration's specific regulatory appointments and goals.

Sources

  1. Yahoo News (Oct 21, 2025)

Public Statement

Nov 24, 2024

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of Elon Musk's MAGA Alignment

Hoffman publicly called out Elon Musk for a 'serious conflict of interest' regarding his relationship with Donald Trump, suggesting Musk was using political access to steer AI policy for personal gain.

Agent rationale

Criticizing the most prominent tech ally of the MAGA movement reinforces Hoffman's oppositional stance.

Sources

  1. Business Insider (Nov 24, 2024)

Donations

Jul 26, 2024

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

Multi-Million Dollar Donations to Anti-Trump PACs and Harris Campaign

Reid Hoffman donated over $10 million to Future Forward (the primary super PAC supporting Kamala Harris) and millions more to Republican Accountability PAC, which specifically targets anti-MAGA messaging to swing voters.

Notes: Hoffman is widely cited as one of the largest Democratic donors in the 2024 cycle.

Agent rationale

Direct financial opposition to the MAGA movement's leader is the highest-weight signal of alignment. FEC-backed reporting provides maximum confidence.

Sources

  1. Reclaim The Net (Jul 26, 2024)
  2. Fortune (Jul 26, 2024)

Endorsement

Jul 21, 2024

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

Formal Endorsement of Kamala Harris

Hoffman was one of the first major tech figures to formally endorse Kamala Harris for President in 2024, specifically citing the need to defeat Donald Trump's 'anti-democratic' agenda.

Agent rationale

Direct political endorsement of the primary MAGA opponent is a definitive signal.

Sources

  1. Masters of Scale (Sep 16, 2024)

Legal Position

Jun 10, 2024

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

Warning of Legal System Erosion Under Trump

Hoffman publicly criticized business leaders supporting Trump, arguing that a 'reliable legal system is not a given' under a second Trump term and that MAGA's approach to the rule of law threatens business stability.

Agent rationale

Framing the MAGA movement as a threat to the fundamental legal and economic order is a core anti-MAGA rhetorical position.

Sources

  1. Business Insider (Jun 10, 2024)