Tech Giants Attend Donald Trump's Inauguration

At Donald Trump's inauguration, tech titans Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg will have prominent seats on the platform, symbolizing their close ties with the incoming administration. Each has pledged significant donations to the inauguration fund, with Musk reportedly contributing over $250 million to Trump's campaign and taking a role in leading a government efficiency initiative. The presence of these billionaires, who collectively control major social media platforms and significant financial resources, raises concerns about the influence of a 'tech industrial complex' on American democracy, as warned by outgoing President Joe Biden. Zuckerberg's Meta has recently adjusted its content moderation policies to align with Trump's approach, while both Bezos and Musk have moved to solidify their business interests with the new administration. Critics argue that this alignment represents a troubling favoritism that could lead to unchecked power within the tech sector. Their involvement in the inauguration is seen as both a strategic alliance and an effort to safeguard their corporate interests under Trump's expected policies of deregulation and tax cuts.