Co-founder and Board Member Airbnb
Co-founder of Airbnb who still sits on the company's board. Joined Elon Musk's DOGE initiative in January 2025, revealed he voted for Trump, and attended RFK Jr's confirmation hearing. Airbnb distanced itself from his views.
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia joined Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in January 2025. He revealed he voted for Trump and attended RFK Jr's confirmation hearing. The move caused host backlash, with many threatening to leave the Airbnb platform. Airbnb distanced itself from Gebbia, stating he joined 'in his personal capacity.'
In 2025, Joe Gebbia donated $1 million to the gubernatorial campaign of Greg Abbott. Gebbia has said his politics have shifted toward the Republican Party over time. In the 2024 presidential election, he voted for Donald Trump, despite donating $20,000 to Biden's re-election bid in 2023.