Staff ReportsReid Hoffman, the Democratic megadonor and co-founder of LinkedIn, is reportedly contemplating an escape from the United States following Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the recent election. It’s a surprising twist given the millions Hoffman poured into Kamala’s campaign, effectively attempting to buy her a seat in the White House. Clearly, fear has a new address, and it seems to be located somewhere far from American shores.
Sources have informed the New York Times that Hoffman is not alone in his desire to flee. Other wealthy left-wing benefactors are said to be pondering similar exits, showcasing the sheer panic that has enveloped the liberal elite after Trump’s triumphant return to power. One could posit that for all their talk of inclusion and democracy, the moment the scales tilt in a direction they don’t favor, it’s time to pack the bags and head for greener pastures – abroad, of course.
The irony is palpable. In 2016, a plethora of high-profile Democrats promised to abandon the U.S. should Trump ascend to the presidency. Yet, somehow, they all managed to remain stateside, possibly underestimating the American populace’s ability to shock them. One might wonder if these promises made during times of electoral distress are just part of a routine dramatization that Democrats engage in when confronted with reality.
The unhinged reactions from the left continue with comments from Steve Silberstein, another affluent donor, who expressed that the current situation has left many of his ilk in a state of shock. Adjusting to the reality of Trump in office is evidently a tall order for those who have taken a long, hard look in the mirror and realized their political beliefs may not reflect the views of everyday Americans. Adjusting plans for political donations seems rather less pressing than finding a good moving company.
Harris megadonor Reid Hoffman mulls leaving US in wake of Trump win: Report https://t.co/GYFaj4xC1F
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 29, 2024
Hoffman’s worries about retribution from a president who has openly vowed to target political adversaries, including major Democratic donors, make one wonder if he genuinely believes he’s living in a movie. The landscape of political donations has always been perilous for the rich and famous who back the left. Now, the scenic route to stardom for these Democratic donors has led them straight into an existential crisis, with some, like Cher, threatening to hop on a plane at the first sign of Trump’s re-election.
In a twist both delicious and ironic, these celebrity figures have always seemed to thrive on the drama of politics yet falter when faced with the responsibility of engaging with real Americans. The mantra of “America, love it or leave it” might soon take on a whole new meaning for these liberal elites, who seem ready to abandon the very country they profited from at the first whiff of accountability.
