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Apple, Nvidia lead list of tech companies that donated to Trump’s White House ballroom project

Here are the tech companies that gave millions to Donald Trump's White House ballroom – and just how much they donated.

Apple, Nvidia lead list of tech companies that donated to Trump’s White House ballroom project

Apple and Nvidia led the list of major tech companies that donated significant sums to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, according to a new report by the Washington Post. Apple and Nvidia each contributed $25 million towards the construction of the president's White House ballroom. Other prominent tech companies that made substantial donations included Google, Microsoft, and Palantir, with Google providing $22 million and Microsoft and Palantir each donating nearly $10 million.

Amazon, Meta, and T-Mobile followed suit by each contributing $5 million. Crypto-focused companies such as Coinbase, Ripple, and Gemini crypto exchange Gemini also contributed $5 million each, while Kraken donated $1 million. HP and Micron each gave $2.5 million, while Salesforce contributed $2 million. The project attracted donations from various non-tech companies as well, including defense contractors and the former CEO of Marvel's foundation.

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