Silicon Valley executive Allison Huynh abandoned her Democratic Party affiliation, pointing to deteriorating conditions in progressive-led cities as the breaking point in her political transformation.
The prominent fundraiser, who previously coordinated $100,000-per-plate dinners with tech industry leaders, described witnessing widespread public drug use and criminal activity in San Francisco. Her account included details about business closures and safety concerns affecting daily activities.
Sen. Joe Manchin calls the Democrat Party brand “toxic.”
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Huynh’s departure followed Senator Joe Manchin’s decision to leave the Democratic Party in May. The West Virginia legislator recently described the party brand as “toxic” during a CNN interview, warning about its leftward movement.
Joe Manchin: West Virginia senator torches Democrats on the way out the door saying the country needs a third-party led by very rich people who can tell poor people what to think. 🙄 https://t.co/Q0f6Fx8kMO
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The tech executive’s disillusionment manifested in her decision to sell significant Democratic memorabilia, including a million-dollar Obama campaign poster. Her previous involvement included bringing major Silicon Valley figures like Google’s founders to high-profile fundraising events.
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Democratic fundraiser Lindy Li joined the exodus after facing fierce criticism for questioning party practices. Li reported experiencing severe backlash after discussing campaign spending decisions and electoral prospects.
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Huynh described her political transformation as a gradual process, comparing it to a divorce with multiple contributing factors. She specifically highlighted public safety concerns affecting her family’s daily activities in urban areas.
The former Obama supporter expressed particular concern about violence targeting Asian communities, noting personal safety fears when visiting certain city districts.
