According to a Washington Post report, Nvidia and Apple each committed $25 million to President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom, bringing total private donations to $333 million. The Adelson family and Dish Network co-founder Charles Ergen also gave $25 million each, while Lockheed Martin, Microsoft and Palantir each gave $10 million. Trump is not on the donor list, and the White House will not release donor details. The Post reported that half the money came from companies or executives with federal contracts, prompting watchdog groups to question donor influence. Nvidia said its support is independent of any business interests, while Apple declined to comment.
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• NeutralApple Inc.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.0T |
| Close on 10/15/2026 | 342.00 |
| Change that session | -0.28% |
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• NeutralNvidia
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.2T |
| Close on 10/15/2026 | 217.23 |
| Change that session | -1.84% |
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