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Donations for Trump's White House ballroom reach $333 million
The total amount pledged by private donors for U.S. President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom has reached $333 million. Nvidia, Apple and the Adelson family each pledged $25 million, while Microsoft promised a $10 million contribution.
The total amount pledged by private donors in a campaign for the ballroom that Donald Trump's administration plans to build at the White House has reached $333 million. Some of America's wealthiest individuals and major companies have also joined the campaign.
Companies and the Adelson family lead contributions
Nvidia, Apple and the Adelson family each pledged $25 million to the project. These three contributions were the largest donations disclosed in the documents.
Microsoft contributed $10 million, while $22 million was transferred to the project from funds linked to the resolution of disputes with Google. The Adelson family, known for its financial support of Republican Party politics, was also among the campaign's main donors.
Fundraising method sparks ethical debate
The documents listed 67 donations of more than $10,000 through October 15. At least $77 million came from donors who did not wish to be identified.
Raising the money through a nonprofit organization instead of the traditional political donation system prompted questions from ethics experts. Some donors had business interests tied to federal contracts, regulations or government decisions.
Background to Nvidia's donation
Nvidia's contribution received particular scrutiny because it came after a major agreement between the company and the Trump administration that allowed the sale of advanced chips to China. The agreement was reached despite national security concerns.
The White House's support for donors
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle did not comment on individual donations. Ingle described the donors as "a broad group of distinguished American companies and generous private individuals contributing to make the People's House better for future generations."
Ingle said criticism over potential conflicts of interest would also arise if the costs were covered by American taxpayers. He said the administration would continue protecting donors while pursuing those it holds responsible for leaking information.
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