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Amazon's Jeff Bezos to Donate $1 Million and $1 Million in In-Kind Contributions to Trump's Inauguration Fund

Dec 12, 2024, 11:11 PM

Amazon, led by founder Jeff Bezos, is set to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal. This contribution aligns with similar donations from other tech leaders, including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, who is also contributing $1 million to the inauguration. The donations reflect a strategic effort by major tech companies to strengthen ties with the incoming administration as they navigate the evolving political landscape. In addition to the monetary donation, Amazon is reportedly planning another $1 million in in-kind contributions to support the inauguration.