Tech Leaders Congratulate Donald Trump on Presidential Election Victory
Several high-profile tech CEOs extended their congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance following Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. These statements, posted on social media, expressed support for Trump’s return to the Oval Office and emphasized a shared focus on technology advancement and economic growth.
Amazon
Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder and executive chairman, congratulated Trump in a post on X, calling his win an “extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory.” Although Bezos and Trump clashed during Trump’s first term over issues like Amazon’s tax practices and The Washington Post’s editorial stance, Bezos has recently adopted a more conciliatory approach. He praised Trump for his “courage under literal fire” after the attempted assassination attempt on Trump this past summer. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy also extended his congratulations, expressing hope to collaborate on issues impacting Amazon’s customers and employees.
OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote on X that he wishes Trump “huge success in the job.” Altman emphasized the importance of the U.S. maintaining its leadership in artificial intelligence and expressed optimism about continuing to develop AI aligned with democratic values.
Meta
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, congratulated Trump on what he described as a “decisive victory.” Zuckerberg said he looked forward to working with Trump on shared opportunities and goals, despite their sometimes tense history, notably Meta’s suspension of Trump’s Facebook account in the aftermath of the January 6 events.
Tesla and X
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), was another vocal supporter. Musk has been a prominent backer of Trump’s campaign and contributed $75 million to America PAC, a pro-Trump political action committee he founded. Musk, who is expected to lead a government efficiency commission under Trump, celebrated the win, which sent Tesla’s stock surging by over 13%.
Alphabet (Google)
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, offered his congratulations to Trump and expressed a commitment to working together on technology-driven initiatives.
Intel
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger also extended his congratulations, stating that Intel looks forward to collaborating with Trump’s administration to advance America’s technological and manufacturing leadership. Intel, currently restructuring to regain its position in the global chip market, could benefit if Trump and the Republican Congress pursue an agenda that replaces the Biden-Harris administration’s CHIPS and Science Act.
Cisco
Chuck Robbins, Cisco’s CEO, wrote that his company is eager to collaborate on policies supporting “connectivity, innovation, and cybersecurity.” Robbins highlighted Cisco’s readiness to work with Trump and Congress on key technological issues.
Box and Dell Technologies
Box CEO Aaron Levie also congratulated Trump on his win, describing it as a “wild ride” and noting his optimism about America’s future growth trajectory. Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, added his congratulations on X.
This election victory has brought a chorus of industry leaders expressing hope for collaboration on economic policies that could impact technology, innovation, and global competitiveness, aligning with Trump’s focus on strengthening American industries.
