Inaugural Fund
A private fundraising mechanism for U.S. presidential inauguration ceremonies, operated by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, accepting unlimited donations from individuals and corporations without requiring detailed disclosure of use, often regarded as a legal channel for corporations to court a new administration.
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The U.S. presidential inauguration fund is operated by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, accepts unlimited donations from individuals and corporations, and legally is not required to publicly disclose detailed accounts of how donations are used.
In 2009, Obama's inauguration fund refused corporate donations.
The 2017 and 2025 Trump inauguration funds absorbed large amounts of money from tech giants.
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The U.S. presidential inauguration fund is operated by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, accepts unlimited donations from individuals and corporations, and legally is not required to publicly disclose detailed accounts of how donations are used.
50%UnverifiedIn 2009, Obama's inauguration fund refused corporate donations.
50%UnverifiedThe 2017 and 2025 Trump inauguration funds absorbed large amounts of money from tech giants.
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