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> SBF is known to have given millions to Democrats rather than Trump.

From the exact link you posted,

> [Bankman-Fried] claimed on a November phone call with YouTuber Tiffany Fong that he donated an equal amount to Republicans and Democrats.

> “All my Republican donations were dark,” he said, referring to political donations that are not publicly disclosed in FEC filings. “The reason was not for regulatory reasons, it’s because reporters freak the f—k out if you donate to Republicans. They’re all super liberal, and I didn’t want to have that fight.”

I don't think Trump cares who someone like Sam gave money to in the past. Do you?

I don't even think Trump is all that "conservative", he just found a party he could control and as long as he gets his, he does not care beyond that.

Even better! Trump gets to use the "backslider comes back to Jesus" style narrative. But there's an early taker advantage, too many people sucking up for advantage, and it's just commonplace.