Trump, Tech And Taking Over: How Peter Thiel Became One Of Silicon Valley's Most Controversial Billionaires
11 October 2021 - 16 minsMany will know Peter Thiel as the billionaire founder of Paypal.
In the first biography of Thiel, Max Chafkin tracks the life of one of Silicone Valley's most mysterious venture capitalists.
The Contrarian dives into Thiel's ties with and his backing of far-right political candidates, including Donald Trump for president.
Max Chafkin joined The Last Word to discuss.
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