Massachusetts donors, businesses sent millions to Trump’s 2025 inauguration fund
The donations ranged from $2,500 to $1 million
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP raked in nearly $4.1 million for his 2025 inauguration from donors and businesses with Massachusetts addresses, just under two percent of the total $239 million raised for the parties tied to his swearing-in for a second term in January. Trump’s inaugural committee reported the names and figures…
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