Big Tech firms give $92 million to Trump’s White House ballroom project
Luis Cabral ·
Nvidia, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have collectively given $92 million toward a White House ballroom project tied to Donald Trump, The Verge reports today. The scale of the donations underscores Big Tech’s deep financial ties to a high-profile federal project as Trump seeks to expand ceremonial space, coming amid heightened scrutiny of tech lobbying. It also raises fresh questions about corporate influence and optics around a politically sensitive build.
The Verge cites a newly published Washington Post list detailing major donors and amounts, while company statements were not immediately available and the White House has not addressed the report. It is not yet clear what procurement or disclosure rules govern the project or whether additional donors will be named; potential congressional scrutiny could follow. Watch for official company statements, any White House confirmation or clarification of the funding structure, and next steps from lawmakers. [Developing. This article will be updated.]