Donald Trump’s inauguration has set a record with $250 million raised, surpassing the $107 million from 2017. Major tech and cryptocurrency firms back the event as Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance prepare to take office today.
United States President-elect Donald Trump has raised a record $250 million for his inauguration, set to take place today.
According to ABC News, citing sources, the funds were secured by Trump’s inaugural committee, in collaboration with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and major fundraising organisations. This marks a significant increase from the $107 million raised for Trump’s 2017 inauguration.
The event has attracted financial backing from leading technology firms, including Meta, Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Uber. Additionally, key players in the cryptocurrency industry are among the contributors, with Ripple pledging $5 million, Robinhood $2 million, and Coinbase $1 million.
The scale of fundraising underscores the level of corporate and financial sector engagement in the event, reflecting both economic and political interests at play.
Global leaders extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on January 20, as he was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States for a second term.
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Russia laid out strict demands for ending the war during peace talks in Istanbul, calling on Ukraine to cede territory and limit its military.
UK Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds is set to meet U.S. Trade Representative to discuss the next steps in a complicated tariff deal, amid steel tariffs that could impact British industry.
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Russia laid out strict demands for ending the war during peace talks in Istanbul, calling on Ukraine to cede territory and limit its military.
UK Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds is set to meet U.S. Trade Representative to discuss the next steps in a complicated tariff deal, amid steel tariffs that could impact British industry.
Russian shelling killed at least five people on Monday in different frontline areas of eastern Ukraine, officials said.
The U.S. Senate may soon take a significant step against Russia, as lawmakers consider a bipartisan sanctions bill aimed at increasing pressure over the war in Ukraine. The legislation could also target countries like China and India that continue trading with Moscow.
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