Google and Boeing have each contributed $1 million to President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee, marking their alignment with a growing roster of corporate donors supporting the January 20 event. Google’s global head of government affairs, Karan Bhatia, stated, "Google is pleased to support the 2025 inauguration, with a livestream on YouTube and a direct link on our homepage,” indicating the company's commitment to promoting the inauguration as it has done for past presidential events. Boeing also confirmed its support, affirming a "bipartisan tradition of supporting U.S. Presidential Inaugural Committees," as it has similarly donated to the last three inaugural funds.

This trend of corporate contributions is not isolated to these two firms. Other notable companies such as Chevron, Meta, Amazon, and Uber have also participated, with Ford, General Motors, and Toyota each pledging $1 million. Chevron, while also confirming its donation, refrained from disclosing the amount, with its representative declaring, "Chevron has a long tradition of celebrating democracy by supporting the inaugural committees of both parties." This widespread support from major corporations illustrates a strategic shift as businesses seek to strengthen ties with the incoming administration.

Furthermore, some executives, including Sundar Pichai of Google and Jeff Bezos of Amazon, have engaged directly with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, reflecting a possible recalibration of corporate relations with the president-elect as he prepares to step into office once again. The juxtaposition of financial backing and personal meetings underscores the mixed sentiments among corporations as they navigate the political landscape leading up to this year’s inauguration.

To explore more details about the contributions from these corporations, you can read the full articles from The Hill and BBC.