After going MAGA, the world's three richest men get VIP treatment, to be rewarded with prime seats at Donald Trump's inauguration
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, the world's richest men, will receive VIP treatment at Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration. With front-row seats and significant contributions to the Trump campaign, their presence highlights Big Tech's alignment with the administration and raises questions about power dynamics in the tech-industrial complex.
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Tech Titans to Receive Prime Seats at Trump's Inauguration
Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos will occupy front-row seats at the swearing-in ceremony, positioned alongside Trump's Cabinet nominees and other high-ranking officials. This prominent placement highlights their growing influence and the strengthening ties between the tech industry and the Trump administration.
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Both Meta and Amazon have each donated $1 million to the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, marking Meta's first contribution to a presidential inaugural committee. Other tech giants, including Google, Microsoft, and Apple CEO Tim Cook, have also made significant donations. Notably, Elon Musk emerged as the largest donor in the 2024 election, contributing over $250 million to support Trump's campaign.
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In the lead-up to the inauguration, several
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