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Records list $333 million in Trump ballroom commitments

Published 15 October 2026

An internal fundraising spreadsheet reportedly lists $333 million in private commitments for President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom, including $25 million each from Nvidia and Apple. The records cover 67 donors who gave more than $10,000 and were compiled through late September 2026, according to reporting on the spreadsheet. The figures describe commitments, not a final fundraising total or a confirmed tally of payments received. Some pledges are payable in installments, and the accounting excludes in-kind gifts. The spreadsheet reportedly lists at least $77 million from donors who requested anonymity. Other large commitments include $22 million from Google, $10 million each from Microsoft and Palantir Technologies, and $7.5 million from Comcast. Amazon and Meta are each listed at $5 million. Google’s contribution was tied to a settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against YouTube, according to the reporting. The reported donor list does not include Trump, despite his earlier statement that he and friends would help pay for the project. The White House has not released donor details. A spokesperson defended the fundraising, saying the contributions came from a broad...

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