Peter Thiel estimates a 50% chance of a socialist president in 2028: ‘I’m still a Vance partisan’

Palantir cofounder Peter Thiel predicts a 50% chance that a democratic socialist wins the 2028 presidency, regardless of whether the Republican nominee is JD Vance or Marco Rubio. Thiel argues that strong Democratic midterm gains this fall could allow a far-left candidate to secure the party nomination unchecked. Despite this outlook, the Republican megadonor remains a Vance partisan. He evaluates which administration officials could best increase the Republican Party's chances of winning the future election.