Tech CEOs cozy up to Trump at inauguration
US tech billionaires including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos were given prominent positions at President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.
Since the election, these tech tycoons have been actively courting favor with Trump, marking a significant shift from Silicon Valley’s previous stance during his first term.
Notable attendees included Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and TikTok CEO Shou Chew, despite concerns over the app's future under Chinese ownership.
Zuckerberg notably realigned Facebook's policies with Trump's worldview by eliminating fact-checking in the US and relaxing hate speech restrictions.
Musk has shown strong support for Trump through financial contributions and transforming his X platform into a pro-Trump amplifier.
Bezos visited Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, facing controversy after blocking The Washington Post's planned endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for 1024.
Tech companies like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Meta face antitrust lawsuits from the US government that could lead to their breakup.
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics