Nvidia, Apple each reportedly gave $25 million for Trump's ballroom
NVDA•Nvidia and Apple each reportedly committed $25 million to the planned White House ballroom, part of $333 million in private donations. Reuters has not verified the report.
1. Reported donations
Nvidia and Apple each committed $25 million to a nonpartisan trust for President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom, a report said. The reported donations were part of $333 million in private funding; Reuters has not verified the report.
2. Company responses
Nvidia said it was proud to donate to a nonpartisan trust serving Americans and that its support for the United States was independent of business interests. Apple declined to comment. The White House said it would not release donor information.
3. Project details
Trump initially said he and wealthy donors would pay for the estimated $400 million project, but later unsuccessfully sought $1 billion from Congress for an underground bunker and security features. The planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom is intended to seat 1,000 guests.
