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Factbox-Corporate America pledges donations for Trump inauguration
Dec 17, 2024 2:18 PM

(Reuters) - Companies ranging from finance majors to Silicon Valley behemoths are pledging donations to Donald Trump's inaugural fund as business leaders rush to ensure a favorable relationship with the U.S. president-elect after his November election win.

Trump is set to take office in January and executives are hoping a positive rapport with his administration, such as the one Tesla boss Elon Musk has established, could mean notable benefits for their companies.

Below is a list of companies that are contributing funds for Trump's inauguration for his second term in the White House.

UBER TECHNOLOGIES

Uber Technologies and its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi donated $1 million each, a company spokesperson told Reuters.

AMAZON.COM

Amazon is donating $1 million. The company will also air the inauguration event on its Prime Video service, an Amazon spokesperson said.

META PLATFORMS ( META )

Meta Platforms ( META ) has donated $1 million, a company spokesperson told Reuters.

OPENAI

CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a personal donation of $1 million to the inaugural fund, an OpenAI spokesperson confirmed.

"President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead," Altman said in a statement.

BANK OF AMERICA AND GOLDMAN SACHS

Bank of America ( BAC ), the second-largest U.S. lender, and investment bank Goldman Sachs ( GS ) plan to contribute to Trump's inaugural committees, but have yet to decide on the amount, spokespersons for each bank said.

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