OpenAI’s president is a Trump mega-donor

January 26, 2026

TL;DR

Greg and Anna Brockman donated $25 million to the "MAGA Inc." super PAC in September 2025.
The donation was the largest of its kind for the six-month fundraising cycle, accounting for nearly one-fourth of the total.
This move signifies a growing alignment between some tech executives and the Trump administration's agenda, particularly regarding AI policy.
The Trump administration has been pushing to aggressively back the AI industry and reduce state-level regulations.
Brockman is also a significant backer of the pro-AI super PAC "Leading the Future," which has lobbied against AI regulation.
Brockman stated in a New Year's Eve post that he and his wife began getting involved politically in 2025, supporting policies that advance innovation and dialogue between government and the tech sector.
He expressed appreciation for the administration's engagement with the AI community.

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