Horowitz Donates to Harris After Biden's Withdrawal

Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz is set to make a significant personal donation to Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, despite previously supporting Donald Trump. Horowitz cited a decade-long friendship with Harris as a key reason for his support, emphasizing that she has been a great friend to both him and his wife, Felicia. This move comes just months after Horowitz and his business partner, Marc Andreessen, endorsed Trump, considering him advantageous for technology startups, a position that was controversial within Silicon Valley. While Horowitz expressed encouragement from discussions with Harris regarding tech policy, he noted that her campaign has not yet formally stated their intentions. The shift in support follows President Biden's withdrawal from the race, leaving Harris as the Democratic frontrunner. Horowitz's firm continues to focus on defending 'Little Tech' interests, indicating that their political contributions are influenced by candidates' tech policies.