Corporate Donations

Record-Breaking Donations to Trump Inaugural Fund Spark Outrage

Donald Trump’s second inaugural fund is projected to surpass the previous record of $107 million, with donations already exceeding $150 million. Major corporations, including Amazon, Meta, and numerous automotive companies, are contributing substantial sums, reportedly reaching $1 million each. These donations, unrestricted by campaign finance laws, are driven by a desire to gain favor with the incoming administration and avoid potential repercussions. The fundraising serves not only as a financial boost but also as a symbolic show of loyalty, with high-level donors receiving exclusive access to pre-inauguration events.

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Big Business’s Trump Flip-Flop: From Disavowal to Donation

In a stark reversal, numerous corporations that publicly condemned the January 6th Capitol riot are now contributing substantially to Donald Trump’s record-breaking inauguration fund. This influx of corporate donations suggests a strategic effort by big business to cultivate favor with the incoming president. These contributions follow earlier pledges by some of these same companies to suspend political donations after the 2021 events. The inauguration fund finances the presidential transition and related ceremonies.

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