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The big companies funding Trump’s inauguration despite denouncing Jan 6

The big companies funding Trump’s inauguration despite denouncing Jan 6
Donald Trump swearing the oath at his 2017 inauguration, with First Lady Melania holding the Bible. The ceremony is preceded by days of celebrations funded by donors. (Image: White House/Wikipedia)
The Wall Street Journal
By Rebecca Ballhaus, Dana Mattiolo, Shalini Ramachandran and Maggie SevernsFour years ago, dozens of companies denounced the invasion of the US Capitol in Washington and pledged to withhold support from those who disputed the 2020 election results. Now, many of those companies are lining up to fund Donald Trump’s inauguration.The Wall Street Journal has identified at least 11 companies and trade associations that are backing the inauguration, which is on track to bring in a record fundraising haul, after earlier pledging to susp...

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