White House spreadsheet secretly ranks US companies on loyalty to Trump

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump’s administration has compiled an extensive scorecard ranking more than 500 companies based on their loyalty to his agenda, using the list to determine which businesses gain favor with the White House.

The document classifies corporations and trade groups as showing strong, moderate, or low support, factoring in public endorsements of Trump’s policies, attendance at administration events, and investment commitments aligned with his “America First” platform.

Businesses seen as “good partners” include Uber, DoorDash, United Airlines, Delta, AT&T, Cisco, Airlines for America, and the Steel Manufacturers Association.

White House uses loyalty list to reward allies

The dynamic spreadsheet serves as a guide for senior officials when meeting with company representatives.

“If groups/companies want to start advocating more now for the tax bill or additional administration priorities, we will take that into account in our grading,” a White House official told Axios. The ranking “helps us see who really goes out and helps vs those who just come in and pay lip service,” the official added.

Companies praised for active support have highlighted Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OB3) tax and spending package, which included perks like a “no tax on tips” proposal and infrastructure investment.

Those demonstrating loyalty have received favorable treatment in federal policy decisions, while critics of the administration have faced funding cuts or regulatory pressure.

Apple wins tariff reprieve with $100B US investment

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a $100 billion manufacturing commitment to the United States, securing major exemptions from planned semiconductor tariffs. During a joint press conference, Cook presented Trump with a 24-carat gold and glass statue, a gesture echoed by other business leaders seeking to avoid sanctions.

Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD agreed to give the US government 15 percent of revenues generated in China to restart exports blocked by Trump’s trade restrictions. Airlines for America praised the administration’s $12.5 billion investment in air traffic control.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg scrapped Facebook’s fact-checking system, long criticized by Trump allies, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s early ties to the president helped secure a lucrative federal AI deal.

Lavish gifts underscore corporate outreach

Trump has recently accepted high-value tokens from organizations seeking favor, including vintage Olympic medals, the inaugural Club World Cup trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and even a $400 million Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family to serve as a new Air Force One.

“If you’ve made a commitment to build (in the US), or if you’re in the process of building (in the US), as many are, there is no tariff,” Trump said at the Apple event.

Despite corporate courtship, Trump has clashed with major financial institutions. The president criticized Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, urging him to “focus on being a DJ,” and accused JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America of refusing to accept more than $1 billion in deposits.

An executive order now bars banks from discriminating against clients on political grounds, raising further concern across the financial sector.