Donald Trump Secures Record $200 Million in Fundraising Ahead of Inauguration

Corporations and tech leaders contribute significant donations as Trump prepares for his second term.

Donald Trump has raised over $200 million since the 2024 election, with $150 million allocated for inauguration events, surpassing all previous records.
Major corporate and tech donors include Amazon, Meta, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Apple CEO Tim Cook, each contributing $1 million or more.
The donations are seen as attempts to build or repair relationships with Trump, who has had contentious interactions with several of these companies in the past.
Funds exceeding the costs of inauguration events are expected to support Trump's presidential library and political operations.
Trump's inaugural fundraising far outpaces Joe Biden's 2021 total of $62 million and his own 2017 record of $107 million.