Fortune 500 companies, burgeoning crypto firms, and individual billionaires are actively participating in underwriting Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration by pledging seven-figure donations each to the festivities next month. In return for their generous contributions, big donors are promised exclusive benefits, including attending a candlelight dinner with the president-elect and his wife, Melania, engaging with members of the incoming Cabinet at a private reception, securing VIP tickets to a 'Starlight Ball,' and more.
Several prominent entities have disclosed their plans to donate at the $1 million level, with companies like Amazon, Ford Motor Company, and hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin leading the way. Notably, cryptocurrency firm Ripple is contributing $5 million in its digital currency, XRP, to the inauguration.
