Sam Altman slams Democrats questioning Big Tech influence after Trump donation

Published January 17, 2025 3:55pm ET



OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushed back on Senate Democrats questioning his motivations over donating a million dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund.

Altman was sent a letter accusing him and other Big Tech CEOs of an apparent “effort to
influence and sway the actions and policies of the incoming administration” from Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO). The letter included a list of questions, accusing his company of being involved in his decision to donate to the inaugural fund.

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