The tech right’s support for Donald Trump has waned due to unmet expectations. Initially, some in the tech community hoped Trump’s administration would bring deregulation and tax cuts beneficial to their industry. However, the administration failed to significantly cut spending or diverge from populist approaches. Policies affecting biosciences research, immigration, nuclear energy, and vaccine research have disappointed tech right supporters. While some deregulation occurred, its benefits were offset by trade tariffs’ negative impacts on businesses. \n— new from vox.com
