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.

The staggering amount, disclosed in a filing with the Federal Election Commission, was driven by corporate America’s eagerness to win the president’s favor.

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.