Tech magnates set for a dinner with Trump, excluding Elon Musk

White House Dinner Brings Tech Giants and President Trump Together

In a notable move, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner at the White House for some of the most influential figures in the tech industry. The gathering, which took place behind closed doors, saw the attendance of CEOs from major American tech companies, including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Apple's Tim Cook, and OpenAI's Sam Altman, the creator of ChatGPT.

The dinner was a clear indication of the administration's desire to work closely with leading figures in the tech sector. This was further evidenced by the VIP seats given to tech bosses at Trump's inauguration.

The evening was a chance for the executives to discuss potential investments in the U.S. With plans to invest billions in the country, both Meta and Apple announced their intentions to build data centers and infrastructure. Zuckerberg pledged at least $600 billion in investments by 2028, while Apple's Tim Cook stated that the company would invest $600 billion in the U.S.

During the dinner, Altman expressed his belief that Trump's leadership is crucial for maintaining the U.S.'s position at the top of the world. He also stated that these investments would drive the next wave of innovation. The OpenAI CEO also expressed gratitude for Trump's economically and innovation-focused presidency.

Melania Trump sat to the president's left during the dinner, while Mark Zuckerberg was seated directly next to Trump. However, Elon Musk, former advisor to President Trump and CEO of Tesla, was invited but did not attend the dinner. Musk had broken with Trump over budget disputes and reportedly could not participate.

The discussions during the dinner reportedly included investments in artificial intelligence, a key area of focus for many tech companies. The dinner concluded with the tech executives thanking the president and discussing their planned investments in the U.S.

In one of his final speeches, Joe Biden warned about an oligarchy in the U.S., dominated by a small group of wealthy people. As the tech industry continues to grow and evolve, the impact of these investments and the relationship between the sector and the White House will undoubtedly be a topic of ongoing debate.