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flag Trump claims a $300M White House ballroom is privately funded, with major tech firms among 37 donors, though details remain unclear.

flag President Donald Trump says a $300 million White House ballroom is fully funded by him and private donors, with the White House releasing a list of 37 contributors including tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Palantir, along with sports owners and financiers. flag The list is incomplete, omitting companies like Nvidia and Carrier Group, and does not disclose individual donation amounts. flag Most donors declined to confirm contributions, and some are withholding names until required by disclosure rules. flag No foreign entities are involved. flag While past tensions exist—such as Trump’s criticism of Amazon and Google, and Meta’s suspension of his accounts—several companies have since contributed, including $1 million donations from Apple, Google, and Meta to the inauguration fund. flag Google’s YouTube paid $24.5 million in a settlement, with $22 million going to the Trust for the National Mall. flag Microsoft and Palantir have strong ties to the administration. flag The project remains under scrutiny due to limited financial transparency.

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