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Airbnb Co-Founder Abandons Democrat Party for Trump Over Border Crisis Concerns
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 5:21 pm ET1min read
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia reveals he abandoned the Democrat Party and joined the Trump administration due to concerns about border security under President Joe Biden. Gebbia reached out to Jared Kushner for answers and was dissatisfied with responses from Democrat contacts. He reassessed his political outlook and couldn't support a party with an open border policy. Gebbia's relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also played a role in his decision. He was appointed as the first Chief Design Officer for the U.S. government to overhaul federal digital services.
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has made a significant shift in his political affiliations, abandoning the Democratic Party and joining the Trump administration due to concerns about border security under President Joe Biden. Gebbia, one of the world's richest people with a net worth of over $8 billion, cited lax immigration policies as the primary reason for his departure from the Democratic Party. He expressed dissatisfaction with the responses from Democratic contacts and reached out to Jared Kushner for answers, ultimately leading to his reassessment of his political outlook [1].Gebbia's relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also played a role in his decision. He was appointed as the first Chief Design Officer for the U.S. government to overhaul federal digital services. In this role, Gebbia aims to make government websites more usable and beautiful, reflecting his entrepreneurial background and newfound conservative leanings [2].
Gebbia's appointment to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has not been without controversy. He reported receiving "hate mail text messages" after starting his work for the Trump administration, which he found depressing [3]. Despite the backlash, Gebbia remains committed to his role, hoping to improve government services and address the border crisis.
References:
[1] https://www.foxnews.com/media/airbnb-co-founder-reveals-why-he-left-democratic-party
[2] https://www.webpronews.com/airbnb-co-founder-joe-gebbia-switches-to-trump-support-over-border-policies/
[3] https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-cofounder-backlash-working-doge-depressing-2025-9
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