Corporate America Hedges on Trump 2.0

# C.E.O.s Speculate on a Trump Victory

As the presidential race approaches its conclusion, corporate silence has been notable, with Donald Trump's supporters interpreting this as a shift towards his potential victory. Recent developments indicate that top business figures, particularly within Silicon Valley, have reached out to the former president, aiming to mend ties and safeguard their enterprises should Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business leaders are discreetly formulating strategies to navigate a possible Trump return. Attendees at a recent exclusive gathering of C.E.O.s discussed contingency plans for dealing with any targeted actions by Trump. Advisers to Trump have urged corporate leaders to act quickly, noting that endorsers of Harris might face challenges if they try to reconnect post-election.

Big Tech executives are notably active in restoring connections, with Trump recently confirming communications with key industry leaders like those at Apple and Alphabet. According to Trump affiliates, these efforts seem to hedge against potential corporate repercussions in the event of a Trump win.