One day after Trump's inauguration, oil and gas billionaires see their total wealth boosted by more than $3 billion.
resident Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20 in Washington D.C. brought the world’s wealthiest people together to celebrate his return to the presidency, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, who have a combined net worth of nearly $900 billion, according toan exclusive inauguration watch party. Invitees included Trump’s pick to run the Interior Department, former Governor of North Dakota Doug Burnam.
In just one day after Trump’s inauguration, CARP says these 15 billionaires saw their combined wealth increase $3.31 billion, from $317.86 billion to $321.17 billion. And since the new year began, these individuals have made $17 billion, according to a CARP analysis using Bloomberg Data. At an April 2024 dinner organized with Hamm and attended by oil executives from places including Exxon and Chevron at Mar-a-Lago, Trump asked attendees to donate $1 billion to his campaign.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Isle of Man Bans Fossil Fuel Heating in New HomesThe Isle of Man has introduced a ban on installing fossil fuel heating systems in new build homes, as part of its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Read more »
Trump Criticizes UK's Fossil Fuel Policy, Calls for More Oil DrillingFormer US President Donald Trump has slammed the UK's fossil fuel policy, urging them to abandon wind energy and increase oil production. He cited the decision of US oil producer Apache to withdraw from the North Sea by 2029, partly attributed to the UK's increased windfall tax on energy companies.
Read more »
Indonesia’s ambition to quit coal hinges on policy reformsPresident vows to quit fossil fuel within 15 years but huge investments and infrastructure needed
Read more »
Over 150,000 Pensioners Claim Income Boost After Winter Fuel Payment RestrictionFollowing Labour's restriction of the Winter Fuel Payment to pension-age Brits claiming Pension Credit, applications for the income-boosting benefit have surged. Although government campaigns have encouraged low-income pensioners to apply, a backlog exists in processing claims, and hundreds of thousands remain unaware of the benefit.
Read more »
Lifeline boost for state pensioners who miss out on £300 Winter Fuel PaymentAlthough most pensioners will not be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment this year, there is a scheme operating across the UK which pensioners can apply to without needing to be on Pension Credit
Read more »
UK Pensioners Missing Out on Winter Fuel Payments May Get £150 BoostState pensioners in the UK who are just below the threshold for the £300 Winter Fuel Payment might be eligible for a £150 boost through local council schemes. These schemes are funded by the Household Support Fund and are available to pensioners who don't qualify for Pension Credit.
Read more »