Apple and Nvidia Donate $25 Million Each to White House Ballroom Project

Apple and Nvidia have each pledged $25 million toward President Donald Trump's estimated $600 million White House ballroom expansion project, according to leaked documents. Funds are being channeled through the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall, with total private contributions reaching between $330 million and $333 million toward a $400 million target. Other major corporate donors include Microsoft, Palantir, and Lockheed Martin at $10 million each, alongside Amazon, Meta, Cisco, and ServiceNow at $5 million each. Analysts note the contributions serve as strategic efforts to manage trade tariffs, federal export licenses, and regulatory exposure.