Trump's Inaugural Fund Breaks Records with $170M Raised from Tech and Corporate Giants

Major companies including Google, Amazon, and Meta donate $1 million each as Trump prepares for a second term inauguration on January 20.

President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee has raised over $170 million, surpassing previous records and potentially reaching $200 million before the event.
Tech giants like Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple, along with CEOs such as OpenAI's Sam Altman, have each pledged $1 million to the fund.
Donations reflect efforts by corporations to build or repair relationships with the incoming administration, especially after Trump's prior criticism of Big Tech during his first term.
The funds will cover inauguration events, including the swearing-in ceremony, parades, and inaugural balls, with leftover money likely allocated to a future Trump presidential library.
Despite large donations, some seven-figure contributors have been placed on waitlists for VIP tickets due to overwhelming demand for inaugural event access.