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1. n2d4+(OP)[view] [source] 2026-02-03 19:39:25
> Michael Seibel and Dalton Caldwell were publicly anti-Trump

Neither of these were "publicly anti-Trump" as much as Garry Tan has been.

Actually, where'd you even get that from? I cannot with my life imagine that Dalton would publicly post about politics. I've googled around a bit and found nothing either.

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2. Curiou+y1[view] [source] 2026-02-03 19:46:22
>>n2d4+(OP)
Michael specifically mentions in an older video with Dalton brainstorming things they could do about Trump. I don't recall ever seeing a YC video where Garry leaks any political affiliations, though I don't follow him on social media.
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3. n2d4+m3[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-03 19:55:09
>>Curiou+y1
Which video was that? Garry has been an outspoken Trump-critic and moderate Democrat on Twitter.

Either way, my point is it's an extreme stretch to believe their departure, Trump, and crypto stablecoins are somehow related.

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4. Curiou+85[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-03 20:02:28
>>n2d4+m3
I don't recall the specific Dalton + Michael video, and it's not important enough for me to dig up, particularly if Garry is politically outspoken on social media. I'd prefer to believe YC is still a neutral player, but the amount of ring kissing from the big valley VCs makes suspicion rational.
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