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96.9 MAGA

Tyler Winklevoss

Tyler Winklevoss is an American entrepreneur, investor, and former Olympic rower. He is the co-founder and CEO of Gemini and a co-founder of Winklevoss Capital Management; he also co-founded ConnectU with his twin brother Cameron Winklevoss and Divya Narendra.

Website https://x.com/tyler

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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  • Founder of

    Gemini

    2014-present

    94.1 MAGA

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Endorsement

Jun 20, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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Official Endorsement of Donald Trump for President

Tyler Winklevoss officially endorsed Donald Trump for President in June 2024, stating that Trump is 'pro-Bitcoin, pro-crypto, and pro-business' and the only choice to end the 'war on crypto' led by the Biden Administration.

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Public Statement

Jul 15, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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Support for JD Vance as VP Pick

Following the announcement of JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate, Tyler Winklevoss praised the choice, highlighting Vance's pro-innovation and pro-crypto stance as a victory for the movement.

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Donations

Jun 20, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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$1 Million Bitcoin Donation to Trump Campaign

Tyler Winklevoss donated 15.47 Bitcoin (valued at approximately $1 million) to the Trump 47 Committee. Due to FEC limits, a portion of the donation was refunded, but the intent and maximum legal support were clearly established.

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Public Statement

Jul 15, 2024

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for JD Vance as VP Pick

Following the announcement of JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate, Tyler Winklevoss praised the choice, highlighting Vance's pro-innovation and pro-crypto stance as a victory for the movement.

Agent rationale

Endorsing the specific MAGA-aligned vice presidential candidate reinforces his commitment to the ticket.

Sources

  1. X (Tyler Winklevoss Official Account) (Jul 15, 2024)

    JD Vance is a huge win for Bitcoin and the future of America.

Public Statement

Jun 20, 2024

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

Criticism of Biden Administration's 'War on Crypto'

Winklevoss has repeatedly characterized the Biden Administration's regulatory approach, specifically through the SEC and Gary Gensler, as an unprecedented abuse of power designed to destroy the American crypto industry, aligning with MAGA critiques of the 'Deep State' and regulatory overreach.

Agent rationale

His rhetoric mirrors the MAGA platform's focus on dismantling the 'administrative state' and attacking specific Biden-appointed officials.

Sources

  1. Bloomberg (Jun 20, 2024)

    The Biden Administration has consistently attacked American business... and the crypto industry.

Donations

Jun 20, 2024

Pro-MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

$1 Million Bitcoin Donation to Trump Campaign

Tyler Winklevoss donated 15.47 Bitcoin (valued at approximately $1 million) to the Trump 47 Committee. Due to FEC limits, a portion of the donation was refunded, but the intent and maximum legal support were clearly established.

Notes: The donation was part of a coordinated effort with his brother Cameron.

Agent rationale

Large-scale financial support to the principal MAGA campaign is a primary indicator of alignment.

Sources

  1. Reuters (Jun 20, 2024)

    Cryptocurrency entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss said on Thursday they have donated $2 million in bitcoin to support Republican Donald Trump.

Endorsement

Jun 20, 2024

Pro-MAGA
10 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Official Endorsement of Donald Trump for President

Tyler Winklevoss officially endorsed Donald Trump for President in June 2024, stating that Trump is 'pro-Bitcoin, pro-crypto, and pro-business' and the only choice to end the 'war on crypto' led by the Biden Administration.

Notes: The endorsement was made via a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter).

Agent rationale

A direct, public endorsement of the MAGA movement's leader is a maximum-weight signal of alignment.

Sources

  1. X (Tyler Winklevoss Official Account) (Jun 20, 2024)

    I just donated $1 million in bitcoin (15.47 BTC) to @realDonaldTrump and will be voting for him in November.

Associations & Advocacy

Jun 06, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Attendance at High-Dollar Trump Fundraisers

Tyler Winklevoss attended a high-profile Silicon Valley fundraiser for Donald Trump hosted by David Sacks, where tickets cost up to $300,000 per person, signaling his entry into the inner circle of Trump's tech-sector donors.

Agent rationale

Active participation in exclusive donor events for the MAGA movement indicates high-level networking and commitment.

Sources

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

    The guest list included the crypto investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

Public Statement

May 30, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Condemnation of Lawfare Against Trump

Tyler Winklevoss has publicly criticized the legal proceedings against Donald Trump, describing them as 'weaponization of the justice system' and 'lawfare,' a core narrative of the MAGA movement regarding Trump's indictments.

Agent rationale

Adopting the 'lawfare' terminology specifically used by the MAGA movement to defend Trump indicates strong ideological alignment.

Sources

  1. X (Tyler Winklevoss Official Account) (May 30, 2024)

    The weaponization of our justice system is a threat to our democracy.

Donations

Feb 01, 2024

Pro-MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

$5 Million Contribution to Fairshake PAC

Tyler Winklevoss and his brother Cameron donated $5 million to Fairshake, a pro-crypto Super PAC that has heavily targeted anti-crypto Democratic candidates and supported candidates aligned with the Republican/MAGA deregulation agenda.

Notes: Fairshake is one of the largest Super PACs in the 2024 cycle.

Agent rationale

Funding a PAC that actively works to unseat political opponents of the MAGA-aligned crypto agenda is a strong signal of institutional alignment.

Sources

  1. CNBC (Feb 20, 2024)

    The Winklevoss twins gave $4.9 million to Fairshake, a super PAC that is working to elect pro-crypto candidates.

Leadership alignment

May 22, 2023

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

Gemini Exchange's Shift Toward Political Advocacy

Under Tyler Winklevoss's leadership, the Gemini exchange has increasingly integrated political messaging into its corporate identity, specifically targeting the Biden Administration's 'Operation Choke Point 2.0' and advocating for the election of pro-crypto (predominantly Republican) candidates.

Notes: Gemini launched a 'Crypto Bus' tour to advocate for regulatory changes.

Agent rationale

Using corporate resources to mirror MAGA-aligned political grievances shows a deep integration of personal and professional alignment.

Sources

  1. Gemini Official Blog (May 22, 2023)

    The SEC’s actions are a direct threat to the future of innovation in America.