Tech Giants Fund Trump’s $300 M White House Ballroom
Major U.S. technology and defence companies are among the donors funding Donald Trump’s proposed 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, estimated at around $300 million. The project is being managed through the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall, which oversees the private funds financing the construction.
Corporate Donors & Funding Details
The recently released list of contributors includes large tech firms such as Apple Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Meta Platforms, Inc., and Google LLC, as well as defence contractors and crypto–blockchain companies. Corporate names like Lockheed Martin Corporation, Palantir Technologies, and Coinbase Global, Inc. also appear.
Controversy And Oversight Concerns
Though Trump has stated the ballroom will be funded entirely by private donations and his own money (not taxpayer funds), critics raise questions about transparency and potential influence from corporate donors. The destruction of the White House’s East Wing to make way for the new structure has drawn scrutiny from preservationists and ethics experts.
Construction Timeline And Scope
The ballroom project is slated for completion before the end of Trump’s second term in 2029. Design renderings describe grand features, including chandeliers, bullet-proof glass and space for up to 1,000 guests. Despite being labelled a donation-funded project, it still falls under federal oversight due to its location on the White House complex.
