OpenAI President Greg Brockman Donates $25 Million to Pro-Trump Super PAC
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Hayden Field
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Summary
OpenAI cofounder and president Greg Brockman and his wife Anna donated $25 million to the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. in September 2025, making it the largest donation of that fundraising cycle and representing nearly one-fourth of the six-month total. This significant political contribution highlights the growing trend of tech executives aligning with the Trump administration, which has been supportive of the AI industry while opposing state-level regulations. Brockman stated he began getting involved politically in 2025.
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The Brockmans' donations made up nearly one-fourth of the six-month fundraising cycle.
It's the latest in a string of examples of tech executives cozying up to President Trump's administration, happening as the administration pushes to aggressively back the AI industry and defang state-level regulations.
Greg Brockman said he started 'getting involved politically' in 2025.
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