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Federal Watchdogs Investigate $50 Million Inaugural Donations

4/22/2025

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The inaugural committee amassed a staggering $50 million from 58 companies, drawing the attention of federal watchdogs. Among the notable donors, Chevron contributed $2 million and ExxonMobil $1 million. Experts express concern that such financial power could sway the new administration, threatening the integrity of democracy in the United States.

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The inaugural committee amassed a staggering $50 million from 58 companies, drawing the attention of federal watchdogs. Among the notable donors, Chevron contributed $2 million and ExxonMobil $1 million. Experts express concern that such financial power could sway the new administration, threatening the integrity of democracy in the United States.