Sat Jan 04 11:58:35 UTC 2025: ## Apple CEO Tim Cook Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inauguration
**New York, NY** – Apple CEO Tim Cook has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration committee, sources have confirmed to Axios. The donation, reportedly made in the spirit of unity and in recognition of the event as an American tradition, follows a long-standing relationship between Cook and Trump.
Cook and Trump have met on several occasions throughout Trump’s first term, including a recent dinner at Mar-a-Lago. The Apple CEO reportedly cultivated a unique approach to these meetings, focusing on a single issue at a time to maintain efficiency. This strategy, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, dates back to at least 2019, when Cook gifted Trump a Mac Pro computer assembled at an Apple factory in Texas.
Cook’s contribution is among many substantial donations pouring into Trump’s inauguration fund. Tech giants Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI have each pledged $1 million, while Uber has committed $2 million. These donations are, in some cases, being made personally by CEOs rather than through corporate channels. The automotive industry is also heavily represented, with Toyota, Ford, and General Motors contributing significant sums. Major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America have also made seven-figure donations, alongside cryptocurrency exchanges Kraken and Coinbase.
The influx of funds suggests that Trump’s inauguration is likely to surpass the fundraising totals achieved for President Biden’s 2021 inauguration. Axios suggests this may reflect a belief among corporate donors that a transactional relationship with the President-elect will be beneficial to their interests during his second term.
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