Donald Trump allies raise $200 million for inauguration fund — Pfizer, Meta, Amazon among donors: Report
Live MintUS 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, who spoke to The New York Times under anonymity. This record-breaking amount reflects a concerted push from industry leaders eager to align themselves with Trump’s political agenda and avoid the backlash some faced following the violent Capitol attack by his supporters on January 6, 2021, the news report said. While Trump’s transition and inaugural committees did not respond to The New York Times inquiries, David Tamasi, a prominent lobbyist raising funds for the former president, dismissed suggestions, the report said, that corporate donations were an attempt to avoid retribution.