Trump Raised $239 Million for Inauguration, More Than Doubling Previous Record
President Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee raised a record $239 million, which is more than double the $109 million raised in 2017. The fundraising total includes $161.1 million from corporations, with 104 companies donating $1 million or more. Top donors included Pilgrim’s Pride ($5 million), Ripple Labs ($4.9 million), and major tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, each donating $1 million. The massive fundraising demonstrates the significant corporate interest in Trump’s second administration.
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Hyundai, Nvidia Help Trump Raise Record $239 Million for Inaugural Festivities
· Apr 21, 2025
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Major Corporate Interests and Megadonors Gave $239 Million to Fund Trump's Inauguration
· Apr 21, 2025
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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump Raised $239 Million for Inauguration, More Than Doubling Previous Record.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, April 21, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-04-21--trump-raised-239-million-for-inauguration-more-than-doubling/