Major Corporations Pledge Record Donations for Trump’s Inauguration

By Dave Van Zandt

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is receiving significant financial support from a range of major corporations, with contributions expected to surpass those of past ceremonies. These donations include commitments from companies across various industries. Several organizations that previously paused political donations after Jan 6, 2021, have resumed their contributions, indicating a shift in their approach to political giving.

Notable corporate donors span sectors including automotive, technology, finance, and pharmaceuticals. Companies such as Toyota, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and others have pledged seven-figure donations, while some executives have also contributed personally. These funds and in-kind contributions are anticipated to support the organization of the inauguration and its associated activities. Some have accused these donations of political pandering for favoritism under the Trump Administration.

List of Donors

• Automotive Industry:
  • Toyota: $1 million.
  • Ford Motor Company: $1 million; also providing vehicles.
  • General Motors: $1 million; also providing vehicles.
• Technology Sector:
  • Amazon: $1 million, with additional streaming support.
  • Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook): $1 million.
  • OpenAI: $1 million, donated by CEO Sam Altman.
  • Uber Technologies: $1 million; an additional $1 million from CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
• Financial Institutions:
  • Goldman Sachs: Reported contribution.
  • Bank of America: Reported contribution.
• Cryptocurrency Exchanges:
  • Kraken: Reported contribution.
  • Coinbase: Reported contribution.
• Other Corporations:
  • AT&T: Reported contribution.
  • Charter Communications: Reported contribution.
  • Stanley Black & Decker: Reported contribution.
  • Intuit: Reported contribution.
  • Pratt Industries: Reported contribution.
  • PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America): Reported contribution.