Some actors attempt to influence US elections. When a particular candidate wins, outside entities may find it harder to do business with them; candidates often say they are open to engagement, but observers note that many US businesses maintain close ties to the sitting president. Major firms such as Google and Facebook are part of those networks. For that reason, some people feel there is little point in pursuing business unless their preferred candidate, like Trump, is in office, and they disapprove when others such as Biden or Kamala hold power.