Rockbridge Network

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Rockbridge Network
Formation2019
Founders JD Vance and Chris Buskirk
Purpose Political advocacy

The Rockbridge Network is a conservative political advocacy group founded by JD Vance and Chris Buskirk.

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History

The Rockbridge Network was founded in 2019 by JD Vance and Chris Buskirk. [1]

The group was first reported on in 2022 by The New York Times . The Network held a meeting at Mar-a-Lago in 2022. [2] Backed by Silicon Valley investors, it became known for its connections to tech investors and its support of Donald Trump's nationalist agenda. [3]

The network has a significant budget for the 2024 U.S. elections. [3] In April 2024 Donald Trump called in to a meeting the group was hosting at Mar-a-Lago. [1] James Blair, political director for the Trump campaign, and Donald Trump Jr. have also spoken to the group. [4] [5]

Purpose

The group describes itself as a "political venture capital firm.” [2]

The Rockbridge Network aims to influence U.S. politics by supporting right-wing media, voter turnout efforts, and election polling. [3]

Donors

The group is backed by Silicon Valley figures, including some without a history of political giving. Other funds come from traditional Republican donors looking for new innovative organizations to give to. [1] Major donors include Peter Thiel and Rebekah Mercer. [6] Vance and Thiel have a long history of working together with Thiel backing many of Vance's commercial and political ventures. [7] As of 2023, the group had approximately 125 members. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Burns, Dasha (24 April 2024). "Secretive conservative donor group meets to draw up 2024 plans — with a call-in from Trump". NBC News. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  2. 1 2 Mac, Ryan; Goldmacher, Shane; Vogel, Kenneth P. (6 April 2022). "Dissatisfied With Their Party, Wealthy Republican Donors Form Secret Coalitions". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2022-04-06. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  3. 1 2 3 Ulmer, Alexandra; Roston, Aram (20 August 2024). "Tech donor network co-founded by JD Vance seeks to push America to the right". Reuters. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  4. ↑ Isenstadt, Alex (26 April 2024). "Trump camp plans sit-down with outside groups after FEC relaxes coordination rules". Politico. Archived from the original on 2024-05-07. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  5. 1 2 Vogel, Kenneth P.; Schleifer, Theodore (2024-07-31). "Facing Harris's Momentum, Trump Allies Plan $45 Million Ground Game". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  6. ↑ Kelly, Makena (7 April 2022). "Secret Republican group budgets millions for media and influencer programs". The Verge. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 2022-04-07. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  7. ↑ Mac, Ryan; Schleifer, Theodore (17 July 2024). "How a Network of Tech Billionaires Helped J.D. Vance Leap Into Power". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2024-07-17. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
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