US aviation giant Boeing has dropped a cool $1 million into President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. It’s not just Boeing, though. Tech giants Google and Microsoft have also joined in with similar contributions. In fact, a growing list of major US companies is backing the event, including Amazon, Meta, and Uber. Even oil powerhouse Chevron is in on the action.
Trump’s inauguration date set
Trump’s inauguration marks the start of his second term, and it will take place on January 20. Boeing, in a statement, said it’s proud to continue its bipartisan tradition by supporting the US Presidential Inaugural Committees. This donation is part of Boeing’s long-standing practice. They’ve made similar contributions for the past three presidential inaugurations.
Boeing’s struggles and opportunities
But Boeing isn’t just playing politics. The company is still dealing with the fallout from a massive safety and quality crisis. Plus, it had to recover from the effects of a strike last year. But there’s a silver lining: Boeing is also building the next Air Force One. The new presidential aircraft, expected to enter service next year, is part of a huge contract. Trump himself forced Boeing to renegotiate the original deal, calling the first proposal too expensive.
Google joins the donor list
Google’s donation follows similar moves from Amazon and Meta. The tech giant also has another big role: it will livestream the inauguration worldwide. Karan Bhatia, Google’s global head of government affairs, said, “Google is pleased to support the 2025 inauguration with a livestream on YouTube and a direct link on our homepage.”
Auto industry gets involved
Ford, General Motors, and Toyota are also in the giving spirit, each donating $1 million to the inaugural committee. The car manufacturers are not missing out on this opportunity.
Chevron stands by tradition
Meanwhile, Chevron confirmed its donation but kept the exact figure under wraps. Chevron’s Bill Turene, manager of global media relations, explained, “Chevron has a long tradition of celebrating democracy by supporting the inaugural committees of both parties. We are proud to be doing so again this year.”
The list of donors is only growing. Companies are eager to show their support for the new presidential term. The question now: which other major firms will step up next?
