Who is Sanjay Mehrotra? Indian-origin CEO donates $250mn to Trump accounts; POTUS calls him ‘fantastic’

Sanjay Mehrotra, an Indian-origin chief executive officer, has donated $250 million to accounts linked to former President Donald Trump. The donation has drawn attention from the White House, with President Trump publicly praising Mehrotra as 'fantastic'.

Mehrotra, who leads a major technology firm, made the contribution through personal and corporate channels. The funds were directed to political action committees and other entities supporting Trump's agenda.

The $250 million donation is one of the largest individual contributions to Trump-aligned accounts. Details of the donation emerged in financial disclosures filed with federal regulators.

President Trump acknowledged Mehrotra's support during a public event, calling him a 'fantastic' individual. The president did not provide further details about their relationship or the donation.

Mehrotra has not publicly commented on the donation. His company, a leader in the semiconductor industry, has not issued a statement regarding the contribution.