A reportedly heated phone call between former U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel has come to light, Business Insider reported.
The call, which took place earlier this year, turned contentious as Trump accused Thiel of not showing gratitude for his support during the 2022 midterm elections.
Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and an early investor in Facebook, was once a vocal supporter of Trump, even donating $1.25 million to Trump’s 2016 campaign. However, Thiel’s support for Trump reportedly waned in 2020, contributing to the strained relationship.
The entrepreneur has since pulled back from the political spotlight as a Republican mega-donor, ceasing to support candidates for the 2024 elections. This decision further exacerbated Trump’s frustration, according to the report.
Neither Trump nor Thiel has commented on the matter yet. The report suggests that Trump now plans to withdraw his support for Thiel’s ally Blake Masters, who is considering a senatorial run in 2024.
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