Microsoft will contribute $1 billion to President Donald Trump's inauguration fund. The company joins other tech giants that have contributed to the same fund, including Google and Meta. Amazon is also reportedly considering a donation. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared last month that he would contribute $1 million to the fund personally. Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly followed suit and will contribute $1 million as well.
A Microsoft spokesperson told CNBC that Microsoft contributed $500,000 to President Trump's first inauguration fund as well as $500,000 to President Joe Biden's inauguration fund. Microsoft did not specify why the contribution in 2025 is double that of contributions to previous inauguration funds. It is possible the tech giant wanted to match the amount other companies had publicly committed to contribute.
