According to the Washington Post, the donor list for President Trump's White House ballroom project reportedly links companies and individuals to federal contracts, policy decisions and a presidential pardon. Nvidia and Apple each pledged $25 million, Google committed $22 million, and Microsoft and Palantir each pledged $10 million. The private campaign collected $333 million, including at least $77 million from anonymous donors, and 57 donors pledged at least $100,000. One highlighted case is Isabela Herrera, who pledged $2.5 million, while her father was pardoned by Trump in January 2026. The project has faced legal challenges; the Supreme Court allowed construction to proceed on Aug. 31, with Trump targeting completion in 2028.
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