Circle and Other Tech Giants Support Trump’s Inaugural Committee
- Circle donated 1 million USDC to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee.
- The Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee has a fundraising goal of $150 million, which has already been surpassed.
- Ripple committed $5 million in XRP tokens for the inauguration.
- Coinbase, Kraken, and Ondo Finance together contributed over $3 million.
- Major tech executives like Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg each pledged $1 million.
- Trump’s inauguration is scheduled for January 20, 2025, at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C.
The Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee surpassed its $150 million fundraising goal with contributions from Circle and other major tech companies. Notable donations include Ripple’s $5 million in XRP tokens and significant pledges from industry leaders like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. The inauguration will take place on January 20, 2025.