This out gay tech exec was a major booster for Mayor Pete. Now, he’s… a Trump nominee?
Donald Trump nominated this week the previously little-known Silicon Valley tech advisor to be the State Department’s top economic and trade policy official.
That means Helberg will likely find himself at the center of some of the administration’s biggest fights, including a hardened stance towards China.Stay woke with our briefing while staying informed on all things LGBTQ+ entertainment, life, and more!Described as a “China hawk” by Politico, Helberg serves as a member of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
He’s pushed hard for TikTok to be banned in the U.S. unless its parent company sells. (Trump, for the record, supported those efforts before he opposed them.)As the undersecretary of State for economic growth, Helberg would advise the Secretary of State on international economic policy.
Trump has nominated anti-gay Florida senator Marco Rubio to serve as the country’s top diplomat. New —Another Silicon Valley name gets a Trump gig.@jacobhelberg is Under Secretary of State.
