Apple, Nvidia lead list of tech companies that donated to Trump’s White House ballroom project

A recent report from the Washington Post reveals that several major technology companies contributed significant funds toward the construction of a ballroom at the White House during Donald Trump's presidency. Apple and Nvidia were identified as the largest tech donors, each contributing $25 million. Other notable contributors include Google, which provided $22 million, Microsoft with $10 million, and Palantir with nearly $10 million. Amazon, Meta, and T-Mobile each donated $5 million. The list also includes various cryptocurrency firms, such as Coinbase, Ripple, and Gemini, which contributed between $1 million and $5 million. Additionally, companies like HP, Micron, and Salesforce provided multi-million dollar donations. These contributions were part of a broader fundraising effort that also attracted support from defense contractors and other non-tech entities. The report highlights the substantial financial involvement of the tech sector in this specific presidential project.