Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, signaling potential tech-industry collaboration with the new administration.
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| Tech giants Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg to appear at Trump’s inauguration as Amazon and Meta contribute $1M each to the event. Donald Trump. Image/ Illustration: ChicHue |
Washington, USA - January 15, 2025:
Tech industry powerhouses Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are set to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, according to sources close to the event's planning. The leaders of Tesla, Amazon, and Meta will reportedly be seated prominently among Cabinet nominees and elected officials during the ceremony.
The news, first reported by NBC, highlights the involvement of these tech giants in the political sphere. Neither Musk, Bezos, nor Zuckerberg has publicly commented on their attendance. However, their presence signals a potential collaboration between the incoming administration and the technology sector.
Amazon and Meta have each contributed $1 million to support Trump’s inauguration, further demonstrating their engagement. Additionally, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, reportedly allocated over $250 million to Trump's presidential campaign, emphasizing his support for the new administration.
The tech leaders' participation in the inauguration raises questions about the future of technology regulation and innovation under the Trump presidency. Observers will watch closely to see how this relationship evolves and impacts policies affecting the industry.
The inauguration is expected to draw both domestic and global attention, with the presence of these influential figures amplifying the spotlight on Trump’s first day as president.