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Steve Wozniak

Steve Wozniak is an American electrical engineer, inventor, philanthropist, and technology entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Apple Computer. He designed the Apple I and Apple II, which helped launch the personal computer industry.

Website https://woz.org/

Updated Apr 07, 2026

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Public Statement

Sep 29, 2017

Not MAGA
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Opposition to Trump Administration Net Neutrality Repeal

Steve Wozniak co-authored an open letter to the FCC and Congress strongly opposing the Trump administration's plan to repeal net neutrality rules, arguing it would destroy the internet as we know it.

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Associations & Advocacy

Mar 12, 2026

Not MAGA
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Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Founding and Values

As a co-founder of the EFF , Wozniak supports an organization that has consistently litigated against Trump administration policies regarding surveillance, encryption, and border device searches.

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Public Statement

Apr 08, 2018

Not MAGA
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Criticism of Big Tech Data Practices and Privacy

Wozniak publicly announced he was leaving Facebook due to concerns over data privacy, a stance that aligns with his long-term advocacy for individual digital rights over corporate/state surveillance.

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Donations

Mar 12, 2026

Not MAGA
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Historical Leanings Toward Democratic Candidates

While not a prolific political donor in recent cycles, Wozniak's historical support and public appearances have generally aligned with Democratic or Libertarian-leaning figures who oppose the MAGA platform.

Notes: Wozniak prioritizes education and environmental causes in his giving.

Agent rationale

The absence of any Pro-MAGA financial support, combined with his social circles in Silicon Valley, suggests a Not-MAGA orientation.

Sources

  1. Computer History Museum (Jul 11, 2025)

Public Statement

Mar 12, 2026

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

Advocacy for Science and Fact-Based Education

Wozniak has frequently emphasized the importance of science-based education and critical thinking, often in contexts that implicitly criticize the 'post-truth' or anti-science rhetoric found in some MAGA circles.

Notes: His work with Woz U focuses on technical literacy.

Agent rationale

His public persona is built on engineering logic and objective truth, which he has used to contrast with political misinformation.

Sources

  1. Officially Woz (Jan 14, 2025)

Associations & Advocacy

Mar 12, 2026

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

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Founding and Values

As a co-founder of the EFF, Wozniak supports an organization that has consistently litigated against Trump administration policies regarding surveillance, encryption, and border device searches.

Notes: Wozniak's foundational role in EFF defines his political alignment toward civil liberties.

Agent rationale

The EFF's legal battles against MAGA-era executive orders on immigration and surveillance reflect Wozniak's institutional alignment.

Sources

  1. Officially Woz (Nov 10, 2017)

Public Statement

Jul 07, 2021

Not MAGA
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80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Right to Repair Legislation

Wozniak has been a vocal proponent of Right to Repair, a policy position that often pits consumer advocates against the deregulation and corporate protectionism sometimes associated with MAGA economic policy.

Notes: He recorded a video for repair advocate Louis Rossmann supporting the cause.

Agent rationale

This aligns him with progressive and grassroots consumer movements rather than the corporate-aligned wing of the GOP.

Sources

  1. A Touch of Business (Dec 24, 2025)

Public Statement

Apr 08, 2018

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

Criticism of Big Tech Data Practices and Privacy

Wozniak publicly announced he was leaving Facebook due to concerns over data privacy, a stance that aligns with his long-term advocacy for individual digital rights over corporate/state surveillance.

Agent rationale

While privacy is a cross-partisan issue, Wozniak's framing often emphasizes individual liberty against the types of data-driven populism used in modern political campaigning.

Sources

  1. Post-Crescent / USA Today (Apr 08, 2018)

Public Statement

Sep 29, 2017

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

Opposition to Trump Administration Net Neutrality Repeal

Steve Wozniak co-authored an open letter to the FCC and Congress strongly opposing the Trump administration's plan to repeal net neutrality rules, arguing it would destroy the internet as we know it.

Notes: Wozniak partnered with former FCC Commissioner Michael Copps for this advocacy.

Agent rationale

Direct opposition to a signature regulatory rollback of the Trump administration is a clear anti-MAGA policy signal.

Sources

  1. Fond du Lac Reporter / USA Today Network (Sep 29, 2017)

Public Statement

Oct 01, 2016

Neutral
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85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Commentary on Trump's Business Persona

In various interviews, Wozniak has expressed a nuanced view of Donald Trump, occasionally praising his ability to shake up systems while remaining critical of his specific policies and rhetoric.

Notes: Wozniak has generally avoided harsh personal vitriol, focusing instead on technical and civil liberty issues.

Agent rationale

Wozniak's comments on Trump are often mixed, reflecting a 'wait and see' or 'outsider' appreciation that doesn't equate to an endorsement.

Sources

  1. Biography.com (Apr 02, 2014)