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Marc Andreessen Alleges Biden Administration's 'Operation Chokepoint' Targets Tech Founders Through Debanking

Over 30 tech founders have been debanked in the last four years, with Marc Andreessen accusing the Biden administration of using financial exclusion as a weapon in "Operation Chokepoint 2.0." This strategy, originally from the Obama era, targets political opponents and disfavored tech startups.

Over 30 tech founders have been debanked in the last four years, with Marc Andreessen accusing the Biden administration of using financial exclusion as a weapon in "Operation Chokepoint 2.0." This strategy, originally from the Obama era, targets political opponents and disfavored tech startups.

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