Microsoft, Google donate $1m each to Trump's inauguration

Microsoft and Google have each donated US$1 million to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, according to company representatives.

These contributions are part of the preparations for the upcoming inauguration later this month.

The tech companies join a list of other contributors, including Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in funding the administration’s events.

Microsoft also contributed US$500,000 to inaugural funds in both 2017 and 2021.

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