Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration and strikes streaming deal as more Big Tech giants bend the knee
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Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration and strikes streaming deal as more Big Tech giants bend the knee

Daily Mail  

Tech giants donate to Trump inauguration after being past targets of his ire Some of the biggest companies and business leaders in the world are looking to start their standing with President-elect Donald Trump on the right foot as he prepares to take office in January with a series of meetings and donations. Bezos is one of several billionaire tech company and business leaders that are shelling out big donations to the Trump inauguration ahead of the Republican taking over the White House on January 20. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, also made a $1 million donation to the Trump inauguration, the company confirmed after it was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Amazon founding Jeff Bezos is set to meet with President-elect Donald Trump next week as the e-commerce giant donates $1 million for Trump's inauguration During his first term, Trump lashed out at Amazon on multiple occasions including targeting Bezos and complained about the coverage by the Washington Post, which is owned by the billionaire personally. Meta donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration and the pair had dinner together last month Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, meanwhile, had dinner with Trump last month at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.

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Donald Trump allies raise $200 million for inauguration fund — Pfizer, Meta, Amazon among donors: Report
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Donald Trump allies raise $200 million for inauguration fund — Pfizer, Meta, Amazon among donors: Report

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump’s allies have successfully raised over $200 million to fund a range of initiatives, including his inauguration, political operation, and eventual presidential library, The New York Times reported. The $150 million already raised for the inauguration alone, with more expected, will surpass the $107 million collected for Trump’s 2017 inauguration, according to individuals briefed on the matter, …

Apple CEO Tim Cook to donate $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration fund: Report
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to donate $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration fund: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple CEO Tim Cook will donate $1 million from his wealth to US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund ahead of his swearing-in on January 20, reported Axios. Tim Cook's decision to donate follows several high-profile financial donations and other contributions to Donald Trump's inaugural committee. Apple to settle lawsuit Tim Cook's move to donate comes after Apple agreed to pay …

Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to donate $1 million to Trump’s inauguration: report
1 week ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to donate $1 million to Trump’s inauguration: report

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to donate $1 million to …

Washington Post cartoonist resigns over paper’s refusal to publish satirical cartoon of Bezos and Trump
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Washington Post cartoonist resigns over paper’s refusal to publish satirical cartoon of Bezos and Trump

CNN  

New York CNN — Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes announced Friday she had resigned from The Washington Post after the newspaper refused to publish a satirical cartoon depicting billionaire Post owner Jeff Bezos on bended knee in front of President-elect Donald Trump. Until now.” The cartoon depicted Bezos, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and OpenAI chief Sam Altman on their knees, …

Trump inaugural fund set to break record as businesses scramble to curry favor
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Trump inaugural fund set to break record as businesses scramble to curry favor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Donald Trump-JD Vance inaugural committee is projected to raise …

Donald Trump’s inaugural fund set to break $107 million-mark as Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, others pledge big bucks
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Donald Trump’s inaugural fund set to break $107 million-mark as Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, others pledge big bucks

Live Mint  

United States President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee fund is poised to break its previous level of $107 million in 2017, as billionaires and top corporates donate their share to the Trump administration, reported the news portal The Guardian on Thursday, December 26. According to the news report, top corporates like Uber and its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, from the automakers industry …

Big companies that denounced Jan. 6 are now showering millions on Trump inauguration
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Big companies that denounced Jan. 6 are now showering millions on Trump inauguration

Salon  

Gone are the days of corporate tut-tutting at President-elect Donald Trump’s support for white supremacists, Muslim bans or insurrection attempts. America’s richest businesses, big banks, Silicon Valley, and car manufacturers are hoping to buy goodwill with an incoming administration through massive donations to Trump’s inauguration fund. Google, which donated to Trump’s first inauguration and President Joe Biden’s inaugural fund, has …

The big companies funding Trump’s inauguration despite denouncing Jan 6
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The big companies funding Trump’s inauguration despite denouncing Jan 6

Live Mint  

Four years ago, dozens of companies denounced the invasion of the U.S. Capitol and pledged to withhold support from those who disputed the 2020 election results. Trump’s 2017 inaugural fund received donations of $1 million or more from 18 companies, and this year’s fund is on track to outpace that, people familiar with the fundraising said. Stanley Black & Decker …

Next in line: Trump meets with Bezos and Musk in latest meeting with billionaires visiting Mar-a-Lago
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Next in line: Trump meets with Bezos and Musk in latest meeting with billionaires visiting Mar-a-Lago

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump dined with fellow billionaires Jeff Bezos and …

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have dinner with Trump in Mar-a-Lago weeks after Washington Post refused to endorse election candidate
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have dinner with Trump in Mar-a-Lago weeks after Washington Post refused to endorse election candidate

Daily Mail  

Billionaire Jeff Bezos was spotted strolling into Mar-a-Lago Wednesday evening to enjoy a dinner with President-elect Donald Trump. Billionaire Jeff Bezos was spotted strolling into Mar-a-Lago Wednesday evening to enjoy a dinner with President-elect Donald Trump The Amazon founder arrived with his fiancee Lauren Sanchez Trump at Mar-a-Lago last night when he hosted a dinner with billionaire Jeff Bezos Bezos' …

What $1 Million Buys You From Donald Trump
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What $1 Million Buys You From Donald Trump

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Wednesday, Meta donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund just weeks after founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg flew to Palm Beach, Florida to meet with Trump and Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago home. …

Why Bezos and Zuckerberg are suddenly getting so friendly with Trump
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Why Bezos and Zuckerberg are suddenly getting so friendly with Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy With just five weeks to go until President-elect Donald Trump …

Trump hosts Apple CEO as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect
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Trump hosts Apple CEO as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort, reports Bloomberg. Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening meal at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort Cook is the most recent in a line of high-profile tech executives who have attempted to make amends with the new president following tense …

Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect
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Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly. Cook is the latest in a string of big tech leaders — including OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos …

Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect
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Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening …

'Pay up and pray': Fury from all sides hits tech billionaires after $1M gifts to Trump
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'Pay up and pray': Fury from all sides hits tech billionaires after $1M gifts to Trump

Raw Story  

A number of tech billionaires — including many who have not previously backed Trump — are beginning to open their pocketbooks for President-elect Donald Trump, contributing large amounts of money to his inaugural fund. "REMINDER: Jeff Bezos blocked his Washington Post from endorsing VP Harris — now Bezos gives Trump one million dollars to his inaugural committee and Amazon will …

After Amazon, Meta, Sam Altman-led OpenAI to donate $1mn to Trump's inaugural fund
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After Amazon, Meta, Sam Altman-led OpenAI to donate $1mn to Trump's inaugural fund

Firstpost  

The donations from Altman, Amazon and Meta show a broader push by tech companies to navigate a changing political landscape Sam Altman's OpenAI has ledged $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund. Image Credit: Reuters, Reuters OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to make a $1 million personal donation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, after other tech leaders pledged a similar …

OpenAI's Altman will donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
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OpenAI's Altman will donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund

Deccan Chronicle  

LOS ANGELES: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships with the incoming administration. Altman, who is in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk, has said he is “not that worried” about the …

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to donate $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund
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4 weeks ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to donate $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund

Hindustan Times  

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships the incoming administration. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will be donating $1 million to president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund A spokesperson for OpenAI confirmed the move on …

First Zuckerberg, now Bezos: Amazon to donate $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund
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First Zuckerberg, now Bezos: Amazon to donate $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amazon’s executive chair Jeff Bezos is reportedly set to donate …

Meta gives $1 million to Trump's inauguration, Mark Zuckerberg personally gifts him Meta Ray-Bans
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Meta gives $1 million to Trump's inauguration, Mark Zuckerberg personally gifts him Meta Ray-Bans

Firstpost  

Trump’s first inauguration in 2016 shattered records, raising $107 million, far surpassing Obama’s 2009 and 2013 totals. Contributions came from major players in defense, finance, and technology sectors, with AT&T emerging as the top donor Trump, known for his public disdain towards Meta’s CEO, has previously accused the company of meddling in his electoral chances. Image Credit: Reuters Meta has …

Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

Deccan Chronicle  

Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump’s second term, has said that Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump’s economic plans. Google donated $285,000 each …

Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund

NPR  

Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund toggle caption Eugene Gologursky and JIJI Press/Getty Images Silicon Valley executives, some who have long had contentious relationships with President-elect Donald Trump, are pledging money and support to Trump's incoming administration. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman intends to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump's inauguration fund, the company …

Tech billionaires Zuckerberg, Bezos and Altman help bankroll Trump’s inauguration. What to know
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Tech billionaires Zuckerberg, Bezos and Altman help bankroll Trump’s inauguration. What to know

LA Times  

Tech executives, attempting to ease tensions with President-elect Donald Trump, are opening up their wallets after the former president staged a historic return to the White House. OpenAI confirmed on Friday that its chief executive, Sam Altman, is planning to personally donate $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, becoming the latest tech billionaire trying to improve their rocky relationship with …

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump’s second term, has said that Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump’s economic plans. Google donated $285,000 each to Trump first inaugural and …

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest attempt to rebuild bridges
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest attempt to rebuild bridges

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly donated $1m to Donald …

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund

Live Mint  

Meta Platforms has donated $1 million to president-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, the latest step by CEO Mark Zuckerberg to bolster his once-fraught relationship with the incoming president. Zuckerberg and his advisers met with Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, as well as with three senior incoming White House advisers: Stephen Miller, Vince Haley and James Blair. …

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund: Report
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund: Report

Hindustan Times  

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, CNN reported, citing confirmation from the company. US President Trump late Thursday posted a picture on Facebook and Twitter showing him shaking hands with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, but didn’t share details of their conversation on Wednesday. Zuckerberg-Trump relations Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump have had a …

Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration

CNN  

CNN — Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is expected to visit with Trump in person in the coming days, as he and other tech founders seek closer relationships with the incoming president. Trump had also previously criticized Bezos over his ownership …

Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration

CNN  

CNN — Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is expected to visit with Trump in person in the coming days, as he and other tech founders seek closer relationships with the incoming president. Trump had also previously criticized Bezos over his ownership …

Meta donates $1 million to Trump inaugural committee after Zuckerberg meets with president-elect
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Meta donates $1 million to Trump inaugural committee after Zuckerberg meets with president-elect

Salon  

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, the latest in CEO Mark Zuckerberg's efforts to bolster relations with the incoming administration. Trump advisor Stephen Miller said at the time that Zuckerberg had "made clear that he wants to support the national renewal of America under Trump's leadership." Trump has …

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest step to mend relationship
1 month ago

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest step to mend relationship

CNN  

New York CNN — Meta has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, the company confirmed to CNN. In an interview over the summer, the Facebook founder said Trump’s reaction to a July assassination attempt was “badass.” “Seeing Donald Trump get up after getting shot in the face and pump his fist in the air with the American …

Jeff Bezos donates $100MILLION to the Obama Foundation
3 years, 1 month ago

Jeff Bezos donates $100MILLION to the Obama Foundation

Daily Mail  

Amazon founder and owner of the Washington Post Jeff Bezos donated a whopping $100 million to the Obama Foundation, the largest ever to the charity. As part of the gift, Bezos asked the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center be renamed John Lewis Plaza, after the late congressman and civil rights leader who spent decades fighting for voting rights. With …

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos tops list of world's biggest donors after donating $2 billion in 2018
5 years, 10 months ago

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos tops list of world's biggest donors after donating $2 billion in 2018

India Today  

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is often criticized for not giving away a part of his wealth for philanthropic causes. Jeff Bezos and his soon-to-be ex-wife MacKenzie Bezos donated a total of $2 billion towards helping struggling families via their Bezos Day One Fund, a list of world's top donors compiled by The Chronicle of Philanthropy said. In a short span …

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