- Google has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, as part of a record-high inaugural fund.
- Contributions to the fund have exceeded $170 million, significantly outpacing previous inaugurations, including Biden's $62 million.
- Other notable donors include Apple CEO Tim Cook and Ford Motor Co., both contributing substantial amounts to solidify ties with the incoming administration.
- The Federal Election Commission permits corporations to contribute to an inaugural committee without donation limits, enhancing corporate engagement in U.S. politics.
- This move reflects tech executives' efforts to mend relationships with Trump following his criticisms of the tech industry in the past.
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