Tech Giants Pledge $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund

Several major tech companies, including OpenAI, Amazon, and Meta, have pledged $1 million each to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, aiming to repair and improve relationships with the incoming administration. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed eagerness to support Trump's efforts in AI development, while Amazon's Jeff Bezos expressed optimism about Trump's regulatory plans. These moves come as Trump has previously criticized both companies, with Amazon having been a target of his past administration's scrutiny. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg also seeks to mend relations, following a history of conflict with Trump, including a ban on Trump's Facebook account after the January 6 Capitol attack. This pattern of donations reflects a strategic alignment by tech leaders to influence future policy and maintain favorable business conditions under Trump's leadership.