Trump’s Inaugural Fund Crushes Previous Record, Soars to $239 Million, Fueled by Big Oil, Tech, And Finance

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President Trump’s inaugural committee raised $239 million, driven by million-dollar donations from major corporations and business leaders. Trump’s haul more than doubled his 2017 record, with major contributions from future administration officials and corporations in oil, finance, tech, and transportation. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. was the top donor to Trump’s inaugural committee, contributing $5 million. Ripple Labs followed closely, donating nearly $4.9 million. Amazon, Meta, and Apple each donated $1 million, with Bezos and Zuckerberg receiving prominent seats at the indoor ceremony.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02President Trump's inaugural committee raised $239 million,

00:06driven by a million-dollar donations from major corporations and business leaders.

00:10Trump's Hall and Morgan doubled his 2017 record,

00:13with major contributions from future administration officials

00:15and corporations in oil, finance, tech, and transportation.

00:20Pilgrim's Pride Corporation was the top donor of Trump's inaugural committee,

00:24contributing $5 million.

00:25Ripple Labs followed closely, donating nearly $4.9 million.

00:29Amazon, Meta, and Apple each donated $1 million each,

00:32with Bezos and Zuckerberg receiving prominent seats at the indoor ceremony.

00:36For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

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