Major Corporations Donate Millions to Trump’s Record-Breaking Inauguration Fund

Companies like Ford, Toyota, Amazon, and Meta contribute significant funds as businesses seek to align with the incoming administration.

Ford, Toyota, and other major corporations have pledged $1 million each to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, with Ford and General Motors also providing vehicles for the event.
Trump's inauguration fundraising has already surpassed $150 million, setting a new record compared to his 2017 inauguration and President Biden's 2021 total of $61 million.
Corporate donations are seen as efforts to gain favor with the incoming administration, particularly as Trump proposes tariffs and regulatory changes that could impact industries like automotive and tech.
Tech leaders such as Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and OpenAI's Sam Altman have also donated $1 million each, signaling a shift in their relationships with Trump after previous tensions.
Watchdog groups have criticized the influx of corporate money into inaugural committees, calling it a 'cesspool of buying favors' as companies aim to influence policy decisions.