President-elect Donald Trump made a significant announcement on Thursday via Truth Social. He revealed that venture investor and podcaster David Sacks will be joining the Trump administration in this crucial role. This appointment holds great importance as Sacks is set to guide the administration's policies for both artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

Significance of the Appointment

Some of the key tasks assigned to Sacks include creating a legal framework for crypto. He will also lead a presidential council of advisors on science and technology. Trump emphasized that Sacks will focus on making America the clear global leader in both these areas. Additionally, he will safeguard free speech online and steer the country away from Big Tech bias and censorship.

Reasons for the Appointment

This appointment signals that the second Trump administration is rewarding Silicon Valley figures who supported his campaign. It also indicates that the administration will push for policies that cryptocurrency entrepreneurs generally support. Sacks himself became a major Trump booster earlier this year by hosting a fundraiser at his San Francisco mansion. Tickets for the fundraiser sold for a hefty $50,000 per head, with a $300,000 tier that included perks like a photo with Trump. This was a stark change of tone for Sacks, who was previously sharply critical of Trump after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Soon after, he said on an episode of his All-In podcast that Trump was "clearly" responsible for the events and had "disqualified himself from being a candidate at a national level."

David Sacks' Background

David Sacks is a highly accomplished venture capitalist and entrepreneur. He sold Yammer to Microsoft for $1.2 billion in 2012. He is affiliated with the "PayPal mafia," an unofficial club of prominent technology figures and investors including Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, who worked at PayPal in the 1990s. In recent years, he has been best known for hosting the All-In podcast alongside fellow investors Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, and David Friedberg. Trump referred to it as the "top podcast in Tech," where he and his friends discuss economic, political, and social issues.

Floridian metalcore band Underoath is in the midst of their 20th anniversary celebration for their gold-certified fourth album, "They’re Only Chasing Safety". They continue to release brand new singles, and today's offering is "Generation No Surrender". Vocalist Spencer Chamberlain had the following to share:

"The Inspiration Behind 'Generation No Surrender'"

"We aimed to create a song that would be a crowd-pleaser during live performances - something with the power to move an entire room and make us all connect. This song is written from the perspective that if we were told the world was ending and the apocalypse was upon us, we wouldn't be shocked or run away. Instead, we'd face that battle head-on. I think we've reached a stage in our lives where nothing surprises us anymore. We've all witnessed and endured a great deal, and I worry that we're often not told the truth. That really gets to me. I'm sure it gets to all of us, which is why I believe we are all part of Generation No Surrender. It's not just about age; it's about all of us coming together."

"Details of the 20th Anniversary Tour"

The remaining dates of this month's 20th anniversary tour with Static Dress are as follows:On 12/06 in Stroudsburg, PA - The Sherman Theater.On 12/08 in Richmond, VA - The National (feat. Francis Doom).On 12/09 in Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel (feat. To Speak Of Wolves).On 12/10 in Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore (feat. Codeseven).On 12/12 in Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle (feat. He Is Legend performing "I Am Hollywood").On 12/13 and 12/14 in Tampa, FL - Jannus Landing.On 12/15 and 12/16 in St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live (feat. The Handlers).The 20th anniversary celebration will also extend into the new year with shows in Australia alongside Alexisonfire:On 03/06 in Perth, AUS - HBF Stadium.On 03/08 in Brisbane, AUS - Riverstage.On 03/11 in Sydney, AUS - Hordern Pavilion.On 03/14 in Melbourne, AUS - Festival Hall.After that, Underoath will embark on a tour with Papa Roach (celebrating 25 years of "Infest") and Rise Against:On 03/20 in Houston, TX - Toyota Center.On 03/22 in San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank Center.On 03/23 in Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center.On 03/25 in Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre.On 03/26 in San Diego, CA - Gallagher Square at Petco Park.On 03/28 in Los Angeles, CA - The Kia Forum.On 03/29 in Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center.On 03/31 in Portland, OR - Veterans Memorial Coliseum.On 04/01 in Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena.On 04/03 in Salt Lake City, UT - Maverik Center.On 04/05 in Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena.On 04/07 in Denver, CO - Ball Arena.On 04/09 in Kansas City, MO - 2 T-Mobile Center.On 04/10 in Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center.On 04/12 in Green Bay, WI - Resch Center.On 04/13 in Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center.On 09/10 in Bridgeport, CT - Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater.On 09/11 in Syracuse, NY - Empower FCU Amphitheater.On 09/13 in Wantagh, NY - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater.On 09/14 in Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center.On 09/16 in Washington DC - The Anthem.On 09/17 in Virginia Beach, VA - The Dome.On 09/19 in Allentown, PA - PPL Center.On 09/20 in Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater.On 09/23 in Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion.On 09/24 in Maryland Heights, MO - Saint Louis Music Park.On 09/26 in Indianapolis, IN - Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park.On 09/27 in Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheater*.On 09/28 in Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre.On 09/30 in Rogers, AR - Walmart AMP.On 10/01 in Franklin, TN - FirstBank Amphitheater.On 10/03 in Charlotte, NC - Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre.On 10/04 in Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.On 10/05 in West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre.