Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, matching the amount previously donated by Meta.
The company will also make a $1 million in-kind contribution by streaming the formal admission through Prime Video on multiple outlets.
The big picture: Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos is set to meet with Trump following the donation announcement.
- Bezos joins other tech executives in seeking a closer relationship with Trump post his 2024 presidential election victory.
- Despite the previous tensions between Trump with Amazon and The Washington Post, Bezos congratulated Trump on his victory, highlighting his hopes for a successful leadership in uniting the nation.
Driving the news: Meta had previously donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund after CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
