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Google’s recent $1 million contribution to Donald Trump’s 2025 inaugural fund is a significant show of support for the incoming administration. This donation is part of a larger trend where major tech companies, including Amazon, Meta, and Apple, have pledged substantial sums to back Trump’s return to the White House. Google’s donation alone is more than three times the amount it contributed to Trump’s first inaugural fund back in 2017, which was $285,000.
The tech industry’s growing financial support for Trump has not gone unnoticed. Executives from Silicon Valley giants, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai and co-founder Sergey Brin, have visited Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, signaling a shift in relations between the tech world and the incoming president. These high-profile meetings follow previous gatherings between Trump and leaders such as Apple’s Tim Cook, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg. These interactions and donations are seen by many as an attempt to build bridges and ensure a favorable relationship with the next administration.
The Presidential Inaugural Fund, which finances events like the inaugural parade and balls, is funded entirely by private donations. No taxpayer dollars go toward the festivities. For Trump’s 2025 inauguration, the fund has already raised over $170 million, and it’s expected to exceed $200 million by the time the swearing-in ceremony takes place. This amount is not only a reflection of the broad support for the president-elect but also indicates the considerable influence and interest that major corporations, including tech giants, have in the direction of U.S. policy.
In addition to Google, other companies, such as Microsoft, Ford, and OpenAI, have also pledged significant donations, with some even doubling their contributions from 2017. Ford, for example, has pledged $1 million along with a fleet of vehicles to assist with inauguration activities. The corporate world’s substantial backing of Trump’s second inauguration underscores the growing influence of business leaders in shaping Washington politics and the broader agenda for the next administration.