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Former Vice President Kamala Harris remains undecided on a 2028 presidential run, but a majority of her former aides and major donors believe she will not campaign. While Harris maintains a low-profile presence to preserve influence, financial backers like Reid Hoffman and rivals like Gavin Newsom are positioning themselves for a primary that may exclude her.
Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman publicly questioned Kamala Harris’s 2028 presidential prospects, calling the field crowded and the path challenging. Simultaneously, California Governor Gavin Newsom pledged not to run if Harris enters the race. While Harris maintains a deliberate, independent timeline, these moves signal a coordinated effort by party elites to pressure her into a decision before the 2026 midterms.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is delaying a decision on a 2028 presidential run to focus on the 2026 midterms, while major donors and rivals question her viability in a crowded field.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman publicly questioned Kamala Harris's chances in the 2028 presidential race, calling the path 'very challenging' and the field 'noisy.' While Harris leads early Democratic preference polls, she faces significant opposition in her home state of California and a divided national favorability rating. Hoffman expressed conditional openness to supporting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while other tech donors have signaled support for Gov. Gavin Newsom. The 2028 Democratic primary remains uncertain, with multiple governors and senators emerging as potential contenders.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman stated at a Washington summit that artificial intelligence has been poorly marketed to Americans, arguing that political candidates in 2028 should emphasize economic benefits rather than focusing on data center infrastructure. While Hoffman dismissed AI doomsday scenarios as controllable, he noted that current messaging fails to address public concerns regarding rising costs of living.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman cast doubt on Kamala Harris’s 2028 presidential prospects at a recent summit, calling the path 'challenging' and the field 'noisy.' While he did not rule out supporting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, he noted his backing would depend on the opponent. Hoffman also highlighted governors Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, Andy Beshear, and Wes Moore as potential contenders. This skepticism follows Newsom’s pledge to defer to Harris if she runs, amid polls showing low support for a third presidential bid from the former vice president.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman argues that the current debate over slowing or accelerating AI is missing the point. He believes the technology has been poorly marketed to the public and advocates for a pragmatic approach that focuses on immediate economic benefits, such as free AI services and negotiated public gains from data centers, rather than existential doomsday scenarios or unchecked acceleration.
Slate reports that the DOJ is reportedly investigating E. Jean Carroll for not disclosing that Reid Hoffman funded part of her legal defense in her civil case against Donald Trump; Hoffman is also under a separate DOJ inquiry over funding suits against Trump. Critics say the move appears to be retaliation intended to intimidate witnesses and chill disclosures, while a U.S. attorney’s office denied opening Carroll’s case. Legal experts say the prosecution chances are slim, suggesting the aim may be political pressure rather than a pursuit of justice.
Democratic billionaire Reid Hoffman claims the DOJ’s criminal probe into donations funding E Jean Carroll’s lawsuits against Donald Trump is meant to silence Trump critics, with reports focusing on payments to Kaplan Hecker & Fink and funding disclosures amid ongoing appeals.
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman denounces reports that the Justice Department is probing his nonprofit American Future Republic for funding part of E. Jean Carroll’s litigation against Donald Trump, calling the probe retaliation and arguing it targets Trump critics; the DOJ’s scrutiny reportedly centers on perjury in Carroll’s deposition and on the nonprofit’s funding, though Hoffman frames the move as political retaliation while Carroll’s civil judgments against Trump remain in place.
A Chicago-based criminal investigation led by the U.S. attorney’s office is examining American Future Republic, a nonprofit linked to Reid Hoffman, for its funding of E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuits against Donald Trump and whether those funding arrangements were disclosed in a 2022 deposition; officials say Carroll herself is not the subject of the probe and no charges are imminent.
The Justice Department has launched a criminal probe into a Chicago-based nonprofit backed by Reid Hoffman over its funding of E. Jean Carroll’s legal bills in her civil suit against Donald Trump, with the investigation centered on statements Carroll made during a deposition; Carroll had accused Trump of sexual assault and defamation and a jury previously found in her favor on those claims.
President Trump ordered a crackdown on what he described as 'left-wing terrorism,' targeting alleged funders like George Soros and Reid Hoffman, and involving multiple agencies to disrupt financial networks supporting political violence, amid accusations of political persecution and without concrete evidence.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has raised concerns about Elon Musk's potential conflict of interest in setting AI policies under the Trump administration. Hoffman warns that Musk's involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency could lead to favoritism towards his company xAI, potentially harming U.S. technological and economic security. Hoffman also questions Trump's approach to cryptocurrency regulation, fearing it may benefit select ventures. Despite his criticisms, Hoffman hopes for positive outcomes in U.S. innovation and entrepreneurship.
Microsoft is reportedly paying approximately $650 million to acquire Inflection AI, with $620 million for non-exclusive licensing fees and $30 million to prevent legal action. Investors are expected to receive favorable returns, and the remaining company will pivot to become an AI studio. The move provides a soft landing for Microsoft and its board member's VC firm, while also potentially offering strategic advantages in the AI space.