It seems the tech overlords have had a change of heart. Remember when Silicon Valley’s elite couldn’t distance themselves fast enough from Donald Trump? Fast forward to 2025, and they’re now elbowing each other for a selfie with the man himself.
Take Mark Zuckerberg, for instance. The Meta CEO, who once championed progressive causes, is now singing praises of Trump’s leadership. Not to be outdone, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, previously at odds with Trump, has offered to stream the inauguration on Prime Video—a gesture worth a cool million dollars.
And let’s not forget Elon Musk. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who had a rocky relationship with Trump during his first term, is now firmly in the President’s corner. Musk’s substantial financial contributions to Trump’s campaign have not gone unnoticed, and he’s been appointed to head the Department of Government Efficiency.
But the tech world’s newfound affection doesn’t stop there. TikTok, the platform once on the chopping block, is now sponsoring inauguration festivities. Conservative influencers celebrated at the Power 30 Awards, a TikTok-sponsored event in Washington, D.C., highlighting the platform’s role in mobilizing young voters for Trump’s campaign.
So, what’s behind this tech turnaround? Could it be a genuine change of heart? Or perhaps a strategic move to curry favor with an administration poised to influence regulations that could impact their bottom lines? After all, nothing says ‘I love you’ like a hefty donation and a front-row seat at the inauguration.
In any case, it’s a new era in Washington. The tech titans have made their choice, and they’re all in for Trump. Only time will tell how this alliance will shape the future of technology and politics in America.
