On January 23, during his speech at the World Economic Forum, Trump addressed the issue of European regulatory measures against U.S. tech companies after Zuckerberg suggested pressuring Europe to ease such measures.
Trump highlighted the support of tech companies like Apple, Alphabet Inc., and Tesla through financial donations and other gestures towards his administration. Cook, CEO of Apple, donated one million dollars to Trump's inauguration committee and received public praise from the president, which could benefit Apple in matters such as ongoing antitrust investigations.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., also made a monetary contribution to the inauguration committee and was featured at the swearing-in alongside other tech moguls. The company faces regulatory challenges, but its relationship with the Trump administration could influence the final outcome.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is another tech leader who has actively supported Trump, including through significant donations and personal support. Musk has garnered trust from the president and could benefit from potential favorable government decisions in areas such as tariffs and regulations.
Regarding Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com, his company donated one million dollars to Trump's inauguration committee. Despite previous differences, Bezos has sought to maintain a neutral relationship, even in the coverage of the Washington Post, which he owns. Amazon faces regulatory and legal challenges but seeks to resolve them favorably.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., also made a financial contribution to the inauguration committee. Despite past tensions, a shift in his company's policies has been observed, perhaps in response to the relationship with Trump and other tech leaders. Through these interactions, an interplay of influences and reciprocities between the tech sector and the Trump administration is glimpsed.
