IMHO, Musk, Thiel, Vance, Trump are culture warriors despite their wealth. Trump is more grifter than culture warrior, but his conduct has led to financial ruin. In terms of risk analysis all four have contingent liabilities beyond measure. Trump's immediate risk is jail.
I still think economics are secondary to culture.
It depends on how poor you are.
IMHO, Musk, Thiel, Vance, Trump are culture warriors despite their wealth. Trump is more grifter than culture warrior, but his conduct has led to financial ruin. In terms of risk analysis all four have contingent liabilities beyond measure. Trump's immediate risk is jail.