"Treat Billionaires Like Kings": CEO Sparks Debate After Tech Titans Attend Trump's Inauguration
A LinkedIn post by Joseph Valente, CEO of TradeGroup, stirred controversy after he praised Donald Trump for giving prominent tech billionaires front-row seats at his presidential inauguration. The gathering featured industry giants like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Sundar Pichai, highlighting their influence in modern America. "Trump gave the billionaire oligarchy front-row seats at the Inauguration. He prioritized these people over politicians, and that’s exactly how it should be. If anyone is going to get things done in America, it’s these gentlemen right here," Valente wrote. Valente went on to suggest that billionaires should be "treated like kings," advocating for the UK to adopt a similar approach. "America knows how to keep their top talent, and the UK needs to take a leaf out of Trump’s book," he added. Social Media Reacts The post sparked mixed reactions online, with many expressing astonishment at Valente’s perspective. "...