Trump’s Inauguration Poised to Become the Most Expensive in U.S. History as Big Businesses That Previously Criticized Him Flood In Donations

Donald J. Trump takes the oath of office to become the nation’s 45th president and commander in chief at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2017. (White House photo)

President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration is poised to become the most expensive in U.S. history, fueled by substantial contributions from major corporations that had previously distanced themselves from him. Companies such as Amazon, Meta, Toyota, and Goldman Sachs have pledged millions to the inaugural fund.