Quiénes son los nuevos oligarcas de EEUU

In the United States, a new breed of wealthy elites has emerged, wielding significant political influence, according to a new report. During the "Golden Age" of the 1870s and 1890s, American millionaires operated covertly, buying off lawmakers with bribes. Under Donald Trump's presidency, these multimillionaires have taken their influence to new heights, with an estimated combined net worth of $7.5 billion, making their administration the wealthiest in U.S. history. President Trump himself adds $14 billion to this total.

Critics argue that this economic elite is increasingly dominating the U.S. government, using their vast wealth to exert tangible political influence. Representative Ro Khanna of California, a Democratic member, asserts that this small group of billionaires not only enjoys privileged access to Trump but also controls the media landscape and the tech economy. Some openly brag about their sway over centers of power.

Tech founders like Sam Altman, with a net worth of $3.4 billion, have become prominent advisors to the private sector within the Trump administration. Altman, former Trump critic, now advises on artificial intelligence (AI) development, recently announcing a $500 billion plan for domestic data centers. Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder with a $284 billion fortune, has worked hard to win Trump's favor, vetoing an editorial supporting Kamala Harris for president and benefiting from potential tax breaks under a new law.

Other notable figures include Larry and David Ellison, co-founders of Oracle, who have a personal friendship with Trump and benefited from the government's TikTok operating agreement. Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, is a major Democratic Party donor who has shaped the party's technological agenda, advocating for a combination of public investment and market-based approaches to foster innovation.

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, is frequently seen at the White House and has successfully lobbied for changes in U.S. policies regarding artificial intelligence chip exports.

Other influential figures include Alex Karp, former Democrat and co-founder of Palantir, who donated to Trump's inauguration and a pro-Trump movement; Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest person, who contributed over $250 million to his election; Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's founder, who donated $1 million to Trump's campaign fund and $25 million to the White House ballroom; and Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, who has been a vocal defender of Trump's corporate tax reduction and deregulation agenda.