Trump to Spur US Tech Deals Boom, Qatar’s $510 Billion Fund Says

Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk during the presidential inauguration at US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20.Photographer: Saul Loeb/AFP

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By Cagan Koc, Matthew Martin, and Nandu Nair

January 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM UTC

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The Qatar Investment Authority expects Donald Trump’s return to the White House will lead to a boom in US technology deals.

The presence of tech executives including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at Trump’s inauguration as president this week suggests his government will be supportive of the industry, according to Mohammed Al Hardan, the QIA’s head of technology, media and telecommunications.