‘Space is limited’: VIP tickets to Donald Trump’s inauguration run out—Donors left without exclusive access
Live MintVIP passes for President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration have reportedly run out, as ticket sales for key events have been halted due to overwhelming demand. According to The New York Times, Trump’s inaugural committee has raised over $170 million for the January 2025 inauguration, and it is expected to reach $200 million, far surpassing the $107 million raised in 2017. Trump’s inaugural fund raises over $200 million, drawing major corporate donations US President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration has secured significant financial backing, with over $200 million raised to fund a range of initiatives, including his inauguration, political operation, and future presidential library. Record-breaking inauguration fund According to sources cited by The New York Times, Trump’s inaugural committee has already raised $170 million for the January 2025 inauguration alone. Corporate donations surge Tech giants, including Microsoft, Alphabet’s Google, Adobe, and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, have each donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, amid growing concerns that corporate donations are aimed at securing influence with the incoming administration.