Yet at the same time, The Wall Street Journal reports on “a brewing cultural change in traditionally liberal Silicon Valley, as investors and executives announce their support for Trump,” and that Vance’s pick is “likely to fuel momentum from tech leaders frustrated with [the] Biden administration.” Both Trump and O’Brien have something to gain from O’Brien being there—Trump bolsters his own populist credentials, and O’Brien caters to members of his union who might like Trump, even if other labor officials are appalled.