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Eric Schmidt

ExecutiveNamed in Epstein files15/100medium confidence · 5 issuesNamed in Epstein files
5 opposed1 mixed

Former CEO and Chairman of Google. Defense tech investor.

RoleFormer CEO

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Political Donations

$1.5M

1 donation

The receipts (6)

Opposed📁Epstein FilesFeb 2026

Eric Schmidt connections to Epstein through MIT Media Lab. Tech philanthropy networks intersected.

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Opposed🇵🇸PalestineAug 2024

Co-authored article praising Israel's use of AI in warfare. Running secretive AI military drone company (White Stork/Project Eagle). Stated AI will dominate future wars citing Israel as example.

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Chair Defense Innovation Board. Advocated for Pentagon AI adoption. Investment in defense startups. Bridges Silicon Valley and Pentagon.

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Opposed🤖AI EthicsJan 2024

Pushed rapid AI deployment over safety. Criticized AI regulations. Supported autonomous weapons development. Military AI advocate.

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Opposed🇵🇸PalestineJan 2024

Defense tech investments include Israeli companies. Silent on Gaza while profiting from military AI. Close to Israeli tech ecosystem.

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Eric Schmidt Google CEO era culture shifted. Defense tech focus now. Complex legacy.

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Political Donations (1)

Total: $1.5M
DateAmountRecipientType
Sep 1, 2024$1.5MFuture Forward USAvia Future Forwardsuper pac

* Eric Schmidt long-time Democratic megadonor backing Harris