On June 13, 2025, the Army officially swear in four Silicon Valley tech leaders. Many observers believe that the Republicans and Silicon Valley share a growing ideological affinity. This centrality is evident in a large number of defense and government procurement contracts and in the rise of many new defense-related startups in Silicon Valley in recent years. The convergence of Silicon Valley and politics, however, will probably not stop. It’s possible that American politics may find more effective ways to regulate technological power and resolve potential challenges.