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Eric Weinstein, a former managing director of Peter Thiel's investment firm, Thiel Capital, took to X to explain one of the most under-discussed forces shaping the current US presidential election is the perception of communism.

Weinstein said the Democratic Party does not identify as a communist. He noted that some see elements of the party's agenda—such as DEI initiatives, social justice movements, and progressive policies—as precursors to revolutionary Marxism. This view fuels massive support for Donald Trump by notable individuals, such as the world's richest man, Elon Musk, and his deep network of VCs with 'enormous checkbooks.'  

Weinstein said the belief is that the Democratic Party, by embracing progressive causes, is inadvertently promoting a communist agenda aimed at destabilizing capitalism and the American society. This view, although not widely accepted by corporate media, is a pivotal factor in Trump's surging support. 

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