It’s tribute to the new emperor hoping that he won’t go after them. Gotta play nice while they can.
Comment on Apple CEO Tim Cook Donating $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
etchinghillside@reddthat.com 1 month ago
Have inauguration funds always been a thing? Or is this a Trump thing? What’s the purpose?
I can understand campaign funds. But if you’ve won I don’t know if I understand a candidate specific donation after the fact.
devfuuu@lemmy.world [bot] 1 month ago
bluemellophone@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Previous administrations have used special government funds that are dedicated to the transition and inauguration. This comes with obvious restrictions and ethics requirements since it is taxpayer money.
Trump has decided to not use this money and get donations instead, which allows him and his incoming administration to skirt the normal mandatory reporting, disclosures, and rules.
Buffalox@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Ah, corruption to facilitate more corruption.
That sounds like a Trump thing.
INHALE_VEGETABLES@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Unfortunately based