Ones and Tooze Trump's First Week
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Jan 24, 2025 Dive into the whirlwind of Trump's inauguration, where billionaire tech titans gathered to influence governance. Discover the overwhelmed impact of 26 executive orders on American life and economy. Unpack the tangled history of corporate power and politics amidst the evolving ideologies of tech leaders. Explore the complex U.S.-China trade relationship shaped by tariffs and the pandemic. Lastly, delve into energy policies balancing fossil fuels and renewable sources as corporate interests adapt to shifting political tides.
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Billionaires at Inauguration
- Roughly a dozen billionaires, including some from Trump's cabinet, attended his inauguration, positioned ahead of other officials.
- Several CEOs like Tim Cook, who donated $1 million, attended, highlighting a new political and cultural hierarchy.
Corporatism in US History
- Close ties between American government and corporate interests are not new.
- This goes back to 19th-century politics and includes figures like Herbert Hoover and the New Deal era.
Tech vs Traditional Companies
- Tech companies' relationship with the US government differs from traditional companies.
- Tech CEOs like Musk and Bezos believe what benefits their businesses also benefits America, even if their visions are controversial.