Tech Giants Align with Trump Ahead of Inauguration Fundraising Record
Major tech companies, including Google and Microsoft, contribute to Trump's inauguration fund, exceeding past fundraising efforts by a significant margin.
The contributions, which have helped Trump’s inaugural committee raise a record $170m in donations, appear to be an attempt by tech giants to curry good favor with Trump ahead of his second term.
Google and Microsoft donate $1m each to Trump’s inaugural fund
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Many have viewed this swelling financial support, and the recent visits made by multiple tech executives to Trump's residence in Florida, as an attempt to curry favor with the incoming president.
Google triples previous inauguration donation for Donald Trump
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Microsoft is hoping that under Trump, the U.S. will push artificial intelligence policy in a favorable direction.
Microsoft contributes $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
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Trump's massive fundraising haul for his second swearing-in is unprecedented in the modern era, experts say, and underscores the degree to which powerful corporate interests are now willing to court his favor.
Corporate America is making Trump's inauguration the costliest ever
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The tech giant’s decision to support the inauguration is not unprecedented, as the company has made similar contributions in the past and will be providing a YouTube livestream and homepage link, much like previous inaugurations.
Google Joins Parade of Tech Giants Donating $1 Million to Donald Trump's Inauguration Fund
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The $1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration, which has not been reported, is double that of the company’s giving of $500,000 each to Trump’s 2017 committee and President Joe Biden’s in 2021. It is emblematic of a sweeping effort by the tech sector to get in the good graces of Trump, who, since his victory in the 2024 election, has dined with tech CEOs at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Microsoft gives $1 million to Trump inauguration
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Summary
In a significant shift, major tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have collectively pledged $1 million each to Donald Trump's inauguration fund, contributing to a record total of over $170 million. This marks a stark departure from the tech industry's stance post-2020 election, showcasing a willingness to engage with Trump as he prepares for his second term. Despite previous tensions, these donations, which also include personal contributions from executives like OpenAI's Sam Altman, indicate an effort to curry favor with the incoming administration ahead of policy discussions, particularly in artificial intelligence and big tech oversight.
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