Google Joins Parade of Tech Giants Donating $1 Million to Donald Trump’s Inauguration Fund

CNBC reports that Google has become the latest tech giant to contribute to President-elect Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration fund, following in the footsteps of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Meta, Amazon, and Apple CEO Tim Cook. The company announced on Monday that it would be donating $1 million to support the inaugural events, which include opening ceremonies, galas, and the traditional parade.


Karan Bhatia, Google’s global head of government affairs and public policy, stated, “Google is pleased to support the 2025 inauguration, with a livestream on YouTube and a direct link on our homepage. We’re also donating to the inaugural committee.” The tech giant’s decision to support the inauguration is not unprecedented, as the company has made similar contributions in the past and will be providing a YouTube livestream and homepage link, much like previous inaugurations.

Unlike direct contributions to a candidate’s campaign, there are no limits on the amount an individual, corporation, or labor group can donate to an inaugural committee. This allows companies like Google to show their support for the incoming administration and potentially gain favor with the new president.

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