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Trump's Second Term: Big Donations, Leniency for Donors

1/13/2026

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During the first year of President Donald Trump's second term, MAGA Inc. received donations from Greg Brockman, OpenAI CEO, and Alexander Karp, Palantir CEO, totaling $12.5 million and $1 million.
Some donors reportedly received leniency from the Trump administration after contributing.
Isabela Herrera's father had charges dropped after her donations.
Elizabeth Fago donated $1 million, and her son was pardoned after meeting Trump at a fundraising event.

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Story summary

During the first year of President Donald Trump's second term, MAGA Inc. received donations from Greg Brockman, OpenAI CEO, and Alexander Karp, Palantir CEO, totaling $12.5 million and $1 million.
Some donors reportedly received leniency from the Trump administration after contributing.
Isabela Herrera's father had charges dropped after her donations.
Elizabeth Fago donated $1 million, and her son was pardoned after meeting Trump at a fundraising event.