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THESE tech billionaires are on good terms with Trump
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, once one of Trump’s loudest critics, softened his stance after the election
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, Silicon Valley’s most powerful figures are once again navigating their relationships with the US President.
Several tech billionaires attended exclusive dinners at the White House earlier this month, hoping to strike a balance between influence and survival in an era of shifting tariffs, trade battles, and regulatory uncertainty.
Here’s a list of tech titans who are in good terms with President Trump.
Mark Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has had a turbulent history with Trump, but has taken steps to mend ties.
Zuckerberg reportedly called Trump a “badass” before the election, halted fact-checking on Meta platforms, and contributed $1 million to the inaugural committee.
Sam Altman
OpenAI chief Sam Altman donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund and attended key White House events.
He unveiled “Stargate,” a $500 billion AI infrastructure project, positioning himself as a central player in Trump’s “AI Action Plan.”
Moreover, when Trump announced major AI deals abroad, Altman backed the moves as “extremely smart,” brushing off critics.
Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook donated $1 million to the inauguration and dined with Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
While Trump later criticised Apple’s reliance on Indian manufacturing, Cook countered by announcing a $500 million US investment in rare earth magnets, signaling cooperation despite tensions.
Sundar Pichai
Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai attended Trump’s post-election gatherings and oversaw Google’s $1 million donation to the inauguration fund.
Yet, as the DOJ pushes to potentially break up Google, Pichai has resisted aligning search results with Trump’s political agenda, publicly stating he “cannot adjust rankings” for political favour.
Jeff Bezos
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, once one of Trump’s loudest critics, softened his stance after the election.
Amazon donated $1 million to the inaugural committee, and Bezos attended dinners alongside Trump and Elon Musk.
Elon Musk
Despite spending at least $277 million to support Trump and Republicans, Musk’s relationship with the president has soured.
Once close allies, the two now publicly clash, with Trump skipping Musk from recent White House dinners, a notable contrast to their earlier partnership.
Notably, Tesla boss also left the Trump administration and his role in Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
