The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets reported on the donation on Thursday evening.
An Amazon spokesperson did not return a request seeking comment.
Amazon also plans to stream the event on Prime Video, per the AP.
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A spokesperson confirmed the contribution.
Is it used as protection againstantitrustclaims which many feel should be brought?
Under the Biden administration, the Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon, alleging that its online monopoly stifled competition.
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This time around, things are quite different.
Bezos also described Trump as calmer than he was the first time and more confident, more settled.
Corporations typically fund presidential inaugural committees, which can take unlimited sums.
