Peter Thiel, the tech oligarch who believes in the Antichrist

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PayPal founder Peter Thiel is introduced as a highly influential figure in the tech industry who spreads conspiracy theories but accurately predicted Trump's rise and supports JD Vance's career.

Key points

•Thiel spreads conspiracy theories but is not an eccentric divorced from reality, having predicted Trump's rise before almost anyone else.
•He is identified as the person behind the career of Vice President J.D. Vance.
•His defense and espionage company, Palantir, has signed contracts with governments around the world.

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