Big Tech moguls shell out big donations to build relationship with Trump

Published December 13, 2024 7:26pm ET



OpenAI head Sam Altman joined a host of Big Tech figures cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump, donating $1 million to his inaugural fund.

Big Tech has been one of Trump’s biggest long-term rivals, a frequent target of his ire in public speeches. During the 2024 election cycle, however, several major Big Tech figures started to warm to him, with the trend intensifying after his victory. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and software engineer Marc Andreessen were the first to lead the charge, playing major roles in Trump’s election.

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