Silicon Valley executives, including Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, are donating to Donald Trump's inauguration fund, seeking to mend previously contentious relationships. Altman and Meta each pledged $1 million, while Amazon plans to stream the inauguration. Experts suggest these gestures reflect a desire for favorable treatment under Trump's administration, especially regarding regulations in tech sectors like AI and cryptocurrency. The shift marks a new era of open support from tech leaders towards Trump.