Apple CEO Tim Cook has donated $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, marking a significant contribution from the tech industry to the president-elect’s January 20 festivities. This is not the first donation from major corporations, as companies have traditionally supported inaugurations of incoming administrations.
Notably, Cook’s personal funds were used for the donation, rather than Apple’s, according to reports. Other notable contributors include Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, each giving $1 million to the inaugural fund. The donations are seen as an effort by tech companies to establish a more positive relationship with Trump, following a tumultuous first term where they faced frequent criticism.
Cook had previously met with Trump at Mar-A-Lago last month, according to reports. The donation serves as a significant gesture of support for the new administration and its initiatives.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/01/tim-cook-apple-trump-inauguration-donation-1236246163