As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to commence his second term in January 2025, numerous major corporations and their executives actively engage with him, signaling a strategic shift to align with the incoming administration. Corporate Donations to the Inauguration Fund Several prominent companies have pledged substantial contributions to Trump's inauguration fund, which is on track to set new fundraising records. Notable donors include: - Ford Motor Company: Donated $1 million and provided a fleet of vehicles for the inauguration. - General Motors: Contributed $1 million and supplied vehicles for the event. - Amazon: Pledged $1 million and plans to stream the inauguration on Amazon Prime, constituting an in-kind donation. - Meta (formerly Facebook): Committed $1 million to the inauguration fund. - Uber Technologies: Along with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, each donated $1 million, marking Khosrowshahi's largest political contribution. Meetings with ...