The second inauguration of Donald Trump starkly contrasted with the first, lacking the deliberation over crowd size, as temperatures forced a move into the Capitol rotunda where past violent events occurred.
While the first inauguration featured an array of C-list celebrities, the latest event was filled with some of the wealthiest individuals in America, showcasing a shift in Trump's supporter base toward the centibillionaire class.
Notably, major tech CEOs including Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, were not just spectators but hefty contributors to the inauguration, each donating $1 million.
The prime seating arrangement at the inauguration for these tech billionaires signifies a notable evolution from their previous status as Trump’s antagonists, highlighting a complex and transactional relationship with power.
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