Published 10/19/2023 6:00:00 p.m.

Peter Thiel was reportedly an FBI informant

Peter Thiel, a prominent figure in Silicon Valley, reportedly became an FBI informant in 2021, providing information on foreign contacts and attempts by foreign governments to infiltrate the tech industry.
Thiel's informant status was revealed by sources who claimed they felt betrayed that he did not invest in their startups, suggesting a potential motive for exposing him. Thiel's cooperation with the FBI was also seen as a way for him to distance himself from Donald Trump, who has clashed with the FBI in the past.
Thiel's deep connections in Silicon Valley make him valuable to the FBI in their efforts to combat foreign influence in the tech industry.

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Raw Story

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