President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee collected a staggering $239 million for the festivities surrounding his swearing-in this year — with some of the nation’s wealthiest people and biggest companies writing large checks as they sought to ingratiate themselves with the Republican ahead of his return to the White House.

President Donald Trump raised a record-shattering $239 million for his inauguration festivities, buoyed by generous donations from large companies. The haul more than doubled his 2017 inauguration record of $107 million. Around 140 different people and companies gave the committee at least a million dollars.

President Donald Trump set a new record in funds raised for his inauguration expenses earlier this year. According to new filings with the Federal Election Commission released on Sunday, Trump raised $239 million for his inauguration on Jan.