How a blue wave crushed the tech right
The Democratic wins that swept America on election night was a backlash against data centers, and a rebuke to Silicon Valley elites.
In the aftermath of the midterm elections, it became clear that Democrats had successfully capitalized on voter discontent with the policies of President Donald Trump and Silicon Valley elites. The wave of support for Democratic candidates was evident in the ousting of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the election of James Talarico to the US Senate.
While Tesla and SpaceX remained under Musk's control, their stocks saw a slight decline following the election results. The tech sector as a whole, however, continued to enjoy market confidence, with stocks of major players like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google remaining robust. Meanwhile, Neocloud companies specializing in cloud computing services for AI customers experienced a downturn.
Despite the setback, Big Tech billionaires might face Congressional subpoenas, prompting them to brace themselves for increased scrutiny. The political shift against tech giants like Elon Musk has begun, as voters expressed their dissatisfaction with data centers and AI's encroachment on their communities. In response, Democrats are now poised to impose a moratorium on new data center construction and hold tech executives accountable through congressional subpoenas.
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