From Wesleyan Idealist to MAGA Mega-Donor: How Anna Brockman, Wife of OpenAI’s Greg Brockman, Became a Top Trump Fundraiser

Vanity Fair · 2026-11-02
From Wesleyan Idealist to MAGA Mega-Donor: How Anna Brockman, Wife of OpenAI’s Greg Brockman, Became a Top Trump Fundraiser

Before she was Anna Brockman, the wife of OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman, she was Anna Chang, a Wesleyan University graduate known for her idealism and love of animals. Today, the Brockmans are among the wealthiest couples in tech, with a combined net worth approaching $30 billion, and they have emerged as two of the largest mega-donors in the current midterms election cycle. Their political giving has drawn attention for its scale and direction, with Anna Brockman becoming a notable contributor to Donald Trump and MAGA-aligned causes. The shift from her earlier profile to a major Republican donor underscores how vast wealth can reshape political influence. The couple’s donations are significant enough to affect races nationwide, making them key players in the 2026 midterms. Their story highlights the growing intersection of Silicon Valley fortunes and conservative politics, and signals where future tech money may flow.