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Tech Giants Court Trump, Risking Democracy for Profits

1/21/2025

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In the wake of Donald Trump's 2024 election win, tech giants like Meta, Google, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft are recalibrating their strategies to curry favor with the former president. By pouring substantial funds into his campaign and lobbying for advantageous policies, these powerful executives risk jeopardizing democratic values, prioritizing corporate interests over the public good.

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Story summary

In the wake of Donald Trump's 2024 election win, tech giants like Meta, Google, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft are recalibrating their strategies to curry favor with the former president. By pouring substantial funds into his campaign and lobbying for advantageous policies, these powerful executives risk jeopardizing democratic values, prioritizing corporate interests over the public good.