Donald Trump Jr. will join a venture capital firm in lieu of taking a position in his father’s administration.
Trump Jr. shared his decision to join 1789 Capital, a firm that invests in companies and is geared toward a conservative audience, on Sunday at a conference held by the Rockbridge Network, the New York Times reported.
The network was co-founded by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance to rally Republican donors from the tech sphere.
Trump Jr. announced his joining the venture capital firm with Rockbridge leader Chris Buskirk during a fireside chat titled “Inaugurating the Next American Golden Age.”
1789 is led by Omeed Malik with other investors including Buskirk and Rebekah Mercer, a major Republican donor. The firm manages investments for Tucker Carlson’s media company.
Trump Jr., 46, played a key role in his father’s presidential campaign, influencing…
