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Former President Trump Gains Popularity in Unexpected Place

Former President Donald Trump continues to make headlines, with a recent fundraising event in Nancy Pelosi’s backyard highlighting his growing popularity in unexpected regions. Hosted by venture investors David Sacks and Chamath Palihapitiya, the event raised $12 million and saw attendance from affluent tech industry figures.

Held at the Pacific Heights residence of Sacks and Palihapitiya, the fundraiser drew a diverse crowd of cryptocurrency investors and venture capitalists. This event, in liberal San Francisco, demonstrates Trump’s broadening appeal. Harmeet Dhillon, a Republican National Committee member, noted Trump’s relaxed demeanor and humor during the event, showing his enduring charisma.

Sacks thanked JD Vance for inspiring the event and explained his endorsement of Trump in a heartfelt speech. Sacks believes Trump can address crucial issues affecting American prosperity and security, a sentiment resonating even in traditionally blue areas.

Across multiple kinds of polling and public opinion surveys, Trump’s favorability appears to have stabilized at a higher place than three years ago. Views of Trump have been modestly improving for most Americans and have actually increased significantly among Black and Latino Americans, younger voters, and working-class people.

Those shifts are apparent if you dig into the numbers a bit. In Gallup’s surveys of US adults, for example, Trump ended 2023 with his highest favorability ratings since the eve of the 2020 election.