Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has given a stern reaction to Democrats who chastised him for contributing $1 million to the inaugural fund of Donald Trump.

He doesn’t sound intimidated, after giving to Trump’s inaugural.

OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman clapped back at two Democratic senators’ inquiry into his $1 million personal donation to President-elect Trump’s inaugural fund, quipping Friday

The lawmakers suggested the companies used contributions to “cozy up” to President-elect Donald Trump’s administration to avoid regulatory scrutiny.

Trump's inauguration drew several business and tech CEOs, including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and TikTok's Shou Zi Chew.

Four days before Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared on X a threatening letter he had received from Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) and Michael Bennett (D–Col.). In the letter, the senators expressed dismay that the tech entrepreneur had donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund.

Donald Trump’s 2025 inaugural entourage was noticeably more flush than the crowd at his first presidential ceremony, with the attendees’ total net worth approaching $1.2 trillion. The New Republic broke down the net worths of the attendees with the biggest pockets.

Dana White, Logan and Jake Paul, Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and Javier Milei were among those spotted attending Trump's inauguration ceremony.

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Donald Trump is making a sensational return to the White House today as he’s sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. This series of incredible images captures the drama of inauguration day. President Donald Trump, center, takes part in a signing ceremony in the President's Room after the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

The inauguration guestlist features unlikely names including MMA fighter Conor McGregor and influencer Jake Paul.