American technology giants Nvidia and Apple have each pledged $25 million towards US President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom project, according to a report by The Washington Post.
The report, published on Thursday, disclosed that private donors have contributed approximately $333 million to the project, which is estimated to cost $400 million.
Other major contributors reportedly include the Adelson family, longtime financial supporters of Trump and the Republican Party, as well as billionaire Charles Ergen, co-founder and chairman of telecommunications company Dish Network. Each reportedly pledged $25 million.
According to the report, Trump himself was not listed among the donors. However, Reuters said it had not independently verified the information.
The White House declined to disclose details of the donors. Presidential spokesman Davis Ingle defended the fundraising effort, describing the contributors as representatives of a broad range of prominent American companies.
Ingle argued that critics questioning possible conflicts of interest would also object if American taxpayers were required to finance the renovations.
Nvidia confirmed its donation, saying it was proud to support a nonpartisan trust established to serve Americans. The company added that its contribution reflected its commitment to the United States rather than any business interests.
Apple declined to comment on the report.
Questions Over Transparency
The fundraising arrangement has attracted criticism from watchdog organisations and legal experts, who have raised concerns about transparency, potential donor influence and compliance with established ethical and oversight standards.
The Washington Post reportedly found that most of the money came from companies and wealthy individuals with interests before the federal government. It also reported that approximately half of the funds originated from companies or executives whose businesses had secured federal government contracts during Trump's second term.
Trump initially said the project would be financed by himself and wealthy donors. He later sought $1 billion from Congress for an underground bunker and additional security infrastructure, but the request was unsuccessful.
Legal Challenges and Public Opposition
The proposed ballroom is part of Trump's broader efforts to renovate and reshape the White House and other parts of Washington. Several of his projects have faced legal challenges and criticism from political opponents.
In August, the US Supreme Court, in a 5–4 decision, allowed construction of the ballroom to continue while Trump challenges a judicial order seeking to halt much of the development.
However, Chief Justice John Roberts, in a dissenting opinion, said the project was likely unlawful.
The construction has also triggered opposition from historic preservationists and other critics, particularly following the demolition of the White House's historic East Wing, which previously housed the first lady's offices and the White House movie theatre.
Trump has said the planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom will accommodate approximately 1,000 guests. He has also argued that the facility will incorporate extensive security features, including bomb shelters, medical facilities and defences against drones and missiles.
The administration has increasingly presented the project as a national security necessity, an explanation that has done little to end the controversy surrounding its funding, construction and potential influence on government decision-making.
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