The Defense Department has appointed 33 members to its newly established Science, Technology and Innovation Board (STIB). Among the appointees is Shaun Maguire, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist who has been accused of making remarks perceived as Islamophobic towards New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The announcement was made on social media by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Pentagon appoints members to Science, Technology and Innovation Board
The Pentagon has appointed 33 members to its Science, Technology and Innovation Board, including Shaun Maguire, a venture capitalist facing accusations of Islamophobic remarks about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The announcement was made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Hegseth names investor who made anti-Islamic remarks about Mamdani to Pentagon tech board
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Pentagon appoints members to Science, Technology and Innovation Board