Nvidia, Apple among donors to Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project: Report
Nvidia and Apple have each pledged $25 million towards Trump's planned White House ballroom. Most of the donations came from companies and wealthy individuals with interests before the federal government, with half linked to firms holding federal contracts.
Nvidia and Apple have each pledged $25 million towards President Donald Trump's proposed $400 million renovation of the White House ballroom, according to a report by The Washington Post. The project, which aims to accommodate about 1,000 guests, has raised a total of $333 million so far, with the majority of funds coming from donors with potential interests in government, including companies and executives with federal contracts during Trump's second term.
The White House declined to disclose details of the donors, but Nvidia stated that its support for the nonpartisan trust serving Americans is independent of business interests. The project has faced criticism from watchdog groups and legal experts over concerns about transparency, potential donor influence, and compliance with ethics and oversight practices.
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