Houston Rockets owner and hospitality magnate Tilman Fertitta is cleaving close to President-elect Donald Trump in the run-up to his second, non-consecutive term. Weeks after being tapped by Trump to serve as the incoming administration's U.

During the 2024 election, Fertitta donated more than $1 million to state and federal Republican political action committees. One of Fertitta’s largest contributions was made to the Trump 47 fundraising committee,

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg is co-hosting a black tie reception Jan. 20 after President-elect Trump’s inauguration to celebrate the Republican’s win. The tech giant teamed up with Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertita,

Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets and Landry's Restaurant group, hosted a fundraiser for Trump last year.

Mark Zuckerberg co-hosts the inauguration reception with Donald Trump alongside other tech billionaires. He had recently bashed corporate culture and lauded "masculine" energy, which, he said, would lead to more aggressive but positive outlets.