“We were so late in establishing Facebook’s PAC in the US; I don’t want to make that mistake in other countries,” Joel says insistently. “We need to get moving to establish PACs outside the US. We should have done this a long time—” “So, this is awkward,” I cut in. Joel looks puzzled. “That’s illegal. Only US citizens can contribute to elections here. That’s true everywhere. Nobody wants foreigners bankrolling their elections.” “Really?” Joel looks shocked.
HE WAS AN AIDE TO THE PRESIDENT FOR US POLICY
