From Elon Musk and David Sacks to JD Vance— top tech billionaires among 12 key figures in Donald Trump’s inner circle

Donald Trump is all set to return to the White House as the 47th president of the United States. In his second term, Trump has surrounded himself with a highly interconnected lobby of wealthy tech tycoons. The upcoming Trump administration is beyond political ties. Their friendships and professional relations go back to decades.

Elon Musk, David Sacks and Peter Thiel — three influential allies, all members of the so-called “PayPal Mafia” — appear to be driving policy and staffing choices in Trump’s incoming administration.