Major tech companies, including Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI, are donating millions to President-elect Trump’s inauguration fund, sparking concerns about their motivations and potential backlash from employees. The donations come as some of these companies have faced criticism for their past actions on issues related to the January 6 insurrection. Despite this, many CEOs are now publicly pledging support for Trump’s inauguration, with some even donating large sums of money.
The news comes as a surprise, given that many tech companies suspended political donations after January 6 or released statements saying they would reconsider their approaches. However, it appears that many have shifted their focus to supporting the new administration rather than engaging in controversy.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2024/12/25/companies-donate-trump-inauguration