Peter Thiel
Billionaire Peter Thiel holds cash during a cryptocurrency conference.
  • Peter Thiel says he's done giving money for GOP candidates for the 2024 cycle.
  • Thiel told the Atlantic that he hopes his comments will "lock me out of the cycle for 2024."
  • Thiel has given tens of millions to GOP candidates in recent years.

Billionaire Peter Thiel is scaling back his political spending ahead of next year's presidential election, a sign that the libertarian mega-donor is clearly dejected after previously giving millions to candidates, including former President Donald Trump.