Massachusetts Donors Contribute Millions to Trump’s 2025 Inauguration Fund
In a striking demonstration of political commitment, Massachusetts donors and businesses contributed nearly $4.1 million to President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, accounting for just under 2% of the total $239 million raised. This figure, reported by Trump’s inaugural committee to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), reflects a remarkable increase from the $107 million raised for his first inauguration.
The contributions came from various sectors, with notable donations from large corporations, including $1 million from Amazon and Meta. The largest single donation of $5 million was from Pilgrim’s Pride, a Colorado poultry producer. Massachusetts, despite being a Democratic stronghold, had a modest representation in donations compared to swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Among the prominent donors was billionaire Ernie Boch Jr., whose company, Boston Port Service, donated $1 million. DraftKings, a Boston-based sports betting company, contributed $502,000, while GE Vernova, a renewable energy technology firm from Cambridge, added $500,000.
Jessica Beeson Tocco, CEO of A10 Associates, personally donated $101,652 and facilitated an additional $50,000 through her firm. Notably, multiple smaller contributions came from individuals and companies closely tied to local politics and business. Michael Minogue, former CEO of a medical tech firm, donated $250,000, while several others contributed amounts ranging from $2,500 to $50,000.
Interestingly, some influential previous donors, including New Balance’s Jim Davis and the Kraft Group, refrained from supporting this year’s inauguration, highlighting a possible shift in political alliances among major Massachusetts businesses. This fundraising event underscores the ongoing intersection between political contributions and corporate interests, particularly as the political landscape evolves ahead of the 2024 election.
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