Peter Thiel, a billionaire and co-founder of PayPal, is a controversial figure with anti-democratic views who influences American politics through subtle strategies and ideological networks.

Peter Thiel, a libertarian billionaire, is known for his anti-democratic views and his influence in American politics, with close ties to the New Right. Although he supports conservative ideas, Thiel, who is gay, has been criticized for supporting policies hostile to sexual minorities. He has invested in companies such as PayPal and Palantir, using his influence to reshape US political and ideological structures. His vision centers on technocratic control of society, replacing democracy with a system run by elites.