With his departure as Zenefits CEO confirmed on Friday, reports now suggest that David Sacks of Zenefits could become part of the Trump transition team, joining his friend and former co-author Peter Thiel. A source told the New York Times that Sacks had been in discussions with the Trump team, though Sacks declined to say whether he had participated in informal talks.
Similarly, though sources told the Wall Street Journal that Sacks was expected to help Thiel with the transition, a Zenefits spokesperson denied that claim. Another inside source told Buzzfeed News that Sacks was open to a role in the administration. – READ MORE
