Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump's inaugural committee
Publishing timestamp: 2024-12-24 13:00:01
Summary
Top CEOs and their companies are pledging millions of dollars to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee to gain influence and access to the White House. The donations present a unique opportunity for these CEOs to curry favor with the incoming administration. Trump's second inaugural committee is on pace to raise over $150 million, with tech giants and other industry leaders contributing. The relationship between Trump and the tech world, particularly Elon Musk, has become more pronounced.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/24/trump-inauguration-committee-ceo-donations.html