Big Tech courts Democrats after two years of White House ties ahead of midterms

After two years of close ties with the White House, major tech companies are now seeking to build relationships with Democrats ahead of the midterm elections, with questions over whether the image shift will hold.

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2026-11-07 04:16 · TechCrunch AI
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