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Trump Inauguration 2025: A Look at the Companies Behind the Donations

Ahead of one of the most highly anticipated swearing-in ceremonies in U.S. presidential history, President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to take over the White House from incumbent President Joe Biden on January 20. Donations have been pouring in for the grand Make America Great Again (MAGA) inauguration event.

With just a week remaining until Inauguration Day, several tech giants, along with major software and automobile companies, have reportedly contributed to the Republican leader’s inauguration fund.

As Trump prepares to become the 47th President of the United States, he will assume office during a time of global instability, marked by multiple conflicts and geopolitical challenges.

Meta

Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has reportedly donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund.

Recently, Zuckerberg made a significant change to his platforms by abolishing fact-checking and replacing it with “community notes,” a feature similar to that of Elon Musk-owned X.

Google

Sundar Pichai-led Google, currently facing anti-trust litigation in the U.S., has reportedly contributed $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund.

In a statement, Karan Bhatia, Google’s global head of government affairs and public policy, said, “Google is pleased to support the 2025 inauguration, with a livestream on YouTube and a direct link on our homepage.”

Boeing

For Inauguration Day 2025, U.S. aviation giant Boeing has also pledged $1 million.

A Boeing spokesperson confirmed the contribution, stating, “We are pleased to continue Boeing’s bipartisan tradition of supporting US Presidential Inaugural Committees.”

Amazon

U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon, founded by Jeff Bezos, has donated $1 million for Donald Trump’s inauguration, scheduled for January 20.

An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the donation and announced that Amazon’s Prime Video service would livestream Trump’s inauguration.

Other major companies contributing to Trump’s inauguration fund include Microsoft, Uber, Ford, Toyota, Adobe, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Apple CEO Tim Cook, among others.

According to a BBC report, the inauguration fund has amassed nearly $200 million so far, setting a record and tripling the $62 million raised by President Biden in 2021 after defeating Trump.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly donated over $270 million to support Trump’s election to the White House. As a result, Musk has earned a spot in Trump’s new Cabinet, with the president-elect tasking him and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Avijit Gupta

I am a passionate multimedia journalist with a proven track record in editorial roles at leading media organisations. As a Sub-Editor at The Daily Guardian I've covered everything from Box-office breakdowns to in-depth film analysis. I thrive in fast-paced environments, tackling new challenges head-on and bringing a fresh perspective to every story.

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