Billionaire Row or a Dystopian Reality? Trump’s 2024 Inauguration Attracts Major Tech Titans.
Business moguls including Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, and Tesla’s Elon Musk are set to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Sources confirm they will occupy prominent seats alongside appointed members of the new administration.
Musk expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating on social media that he is “honored” to participate as he takes charge of the newly established “Department of Government Efficiency.” Meanwhile, Bezos and Zuckerberg have yet to comment on their attendance.
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This development aligns with a trend where tech leaders engage with political figures to promote their interests. Despite a complicated history with Trump, these executives have committed substantial financial resources to his administration. Notably, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, along with leaders from Meta and Amazon, each donated $1 million to the inauguration fund. Google’s Sundar Pichai and Salesforce’s Marc Benioff have also met with Trump, signaling a shift in their business relationships.
In addition to financial backing, Musk publicly endorsed Trump for president in July. Zuckerberg has adjusted his platform’s content moderation policies, adopting a more conservative stance, while Bezos opted for a neutral position with his publication, despite internal calls for support of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Industry analysts suggest these moves reflect a recognition that collaboration may yield greater advantages than dissent. As Silicon Valley historian Margaret O’Mara stated, there may be more to gain from presenting a united front than by opposing the president-elect.
Reports indicate that former First Lady Michelle Obama is not attending the inauguration, possibly due to the high-profile guest list, raising eyebrows about the current political climate.
