Live updates: Trump positions himself as the “crypto president” at $12 million San Francisco tech fundraiser

Hundreds of San Francisco protesters gathered to greet former President Donald Trump as he attended a fundraiser in the city. The event, hosted by tech venture capitalists Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, and Jacqueline Sacks, raised an impressive $12 million for Trump’s cause.

The presence of the cryptocurrency community at the fundraiser was notable, given the perceived hostility towards the sector by Democrats and the Biden administration. Trump’s ability to attract support from Silicon Valley’s wealthy conservative-leaning investors was on full display at the event.

Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, the judge presiding over Trump’s hush money trial raised concerns about a Facebook comment from an apparent social media troll. The comment, which has since been deleted, claimed to have inside information about the trial outcome before the jury reached a verdict.

In another development, Trump participated in a controversial interview with TV psychologist Dr. Phil, where he discussed the possibility of seeking revenge in a theoretical second term in the White House. The interview raised eyebrows as Dr. Phil appeared to endorse Trump’s conspiracy-laden views without challenging his false claims.

As Trump continues to make headlines with his fundraising efforts and public appearances, his influence on the political landscape remains a topic of intense scrutiny and debate.