Tech Titans and Wall Street Executives Court Trump in a Surreal Week of Alliances

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In a week marked by high-profile meetings and striking displays of deference, leading CEOs from the worlds of tech and finance flocked to Donald Trump’s side, signaling a shift in relationships between corporate leaders and the former president. Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Google cofounder Sergey Brin were among those who made visits to Mar-a-Lago, with Mark Zuckerberg arriving just before Thanksgiving and Jeff Bezos set to meet Trump next week.  

 

These meetings occurred against a backdrop of significant financial support for Trump from some of the world’s most influential companies. Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, and others each contributed $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, underscoring their investment in his political and economic vision. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed unreserved support, saying, “President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead.”  

 

Trump himself relished the attention, opening the New York Stock Exchange to the applause of Wall Street, framed by a massive Platon portrait of himself as TIME magazine's "Person of the Year." The event served as a symbolic culmination of his victory lap, drawing dozens of executives to witness the moment. Behind red velvet ropes, figures from Visa, Goldman Sachs, Meta Platforms, and Charles Schwab mingled with real estate and aerospace magnate Robert Bigelow and prominent investor Bill Ackman.  

 

This embrace of Trump by the corporate elite has raised eyebrows, particularly given that some of the tech leaders now courting him had previously distanced themselves or appeared aligned with liberal causes. The *New York Times* noted the stark reversal, with many executives opting to set aside ideological differences to secure their business interests.  

 

The timing of this renewed alignment with Trump coincides with what many have called the "Trump trade," a wave of market optimism suggesting that investors believe his leadership will boost the economy. Stocks and cryptocurrencies surged as Wall Street bet on Trump’s return to power, reinforcing the perception that his policies would be business-friendly.  

 

The *Wall Street Journal* described this shift as the moment when “CEOs bent the knee to Trump,” noting that after maintaining a degree of distance during his campaign, executives are now ensuring they stay in his favor. The Journal reported, “When Donald Trump arrived at the New York Stock Exchange this week for a postelection victory lap, dozens of influential executives lined up to catch a glimpse of the man who holds the future of their businesses in his hands.”  

 

For Trump, the overtures are not only a validation of his influence but also a demonstration of his ability to bridge divides when economic stakes are on the line. As business leaders continue to make their way to Mar-a-Lago, it remains clear that, for many in the corporate world, the pursuit of profit often outweighs political ideology.

 

Based on a report by AXIOS 2024-12-17

 

 

 

[Cryingdick]

i remember a little while back when Tim Cook called trump and people here said it never happened lol. Trump has so much to offer compared to Biden. He also engaged the entire business community his last term. America is open for business again. It is refreshing seeing things actually get done.