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Pentagon Names Controversial Investor to Tech Board

Updated 2026-05-28 17:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appointed Shaun Maguire, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist accused of making Islamophobic remarks, to the newly established Science, Technology and Innovation Board. Mayor Zohran Mamdani introduced a new commission aimed at improving city government efficiency.

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The Defense Department has appointed to its recently established Science, Technology and Innovation Board (STIB) a Silicon Valley venture capitalist accused of making Islamophobic remarks targeting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth named Shaun Maguire, a partner at S
2026-05-28 17:13 UTC
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