White House secretly ranking 500 firms on their loyalty to Trump
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The White House maintains a confidential list of over 500 companies, ranking them by their willingness to support the Trump administration's agenda, according to Axios.
Companies are categorised as having low, moderate, or strong support based on criteria such as attendance at White House events, promotion of Trump policies, and public statements.
Demonstrating alignment with the administration can lead to rewards like federal investments or beneficial policies, while opposition may result in revoked funding or missed opportunities.
Examples of companies considered “good partners” include Uber, DoorDash, United, and Delta, with Apple's significant US investment leading to tariff exemptions.
Other companies, such as Meta and Amazon, have adjusted their policies, like scrapping fact-checkers or diversity initiatives, to align with Trump's preferences.