The White House is being very transparent when it comes to the extravagant new ballroom President Donald Trump is adding to the White House. The White House released a list of donors for Trump’s multi-million-dollar ballroom, which has been under construction since September in Washington, D.C.
Apart from big guns like Cameron Winklevoss and Harold Hamm, Trump has received donations from Big Tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta, as per CNN.
The project has garnered significant attention and controversy. The initiative involves demolishing the East Wing, a structure dating back to 1902, to make way for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom designed to accommodate up to 1,000 guests. This expansion is intended to address the limitations of the existing East Room, which has a seating capacity of approximately 200.
While the administration had put the cost of the ballroom project at $200 million, Trump recently revealed that the ballroom construction would cost “about $300 million.”
The project is being privately funded, with contributions from Trump and various donors, including major corporations. The design is led by McCrery Architects, known for their classical architectural style, and construction is managed by Clark Construction. The ballroom is expected to be completed before the end of President Trump’s term in January 2029.
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Although it is not clear how much each donor is contributing to the ballroom project, Business Insider reports Alphabet Inc. is contributing $22 million as part of a legal settlement over Trump’s YouTube suspension.
The demolition of the East Wing commenced in October 2025, sparking criticism from preservationists and some lawmakers who argue that the project lacks proper approvals and threatens the historical integrity of the White House. A Virginia couple has filed a motion in federal court seeking to block the demolition, citing potential violations of federal preservation laws. Despite these challenges, the administration maintains that the project is legally sound and necessary for modernizing the White House’s event capabilities.
The construction of the new ballroom represents the most significant structural change to the White House since the Truman Balcony was added in 1948, marking a notable chapter in the building’s history.
Below is the reported list of White House ballroom donors:
Altria Group, Inc.
Amazon
Apple
Booz Allen Hamilton
Caterpillar, Inc.
Coinbase
Comcast Corporation
Pepe and Emilia Fanjul
Hard Rock International
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin
Meta Platforms
Micron Technology
Microsoft
NextEra Energy, Inc.
Palantir Technologies Inc.
Ripple
Reynolds American
T-Mobile
Tether America
Union Pacific Railroad
Adelson Family Foundation
Stefan E. Brodie
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Betty Wold Johnson Foundation
Charles and Marissa Cascarilla
Edward and Shari Glazer
Harold Hamm
Benjamin Leon Jr.
The Lutnick Family
The Laura & Isaac Perlmutter Foundation
Stephen A. Schwarzman
Konstantin Sokolov
Kelly Loeffler and Jeff Sprecher
Paolo Tiramani
Cameron Winklevoss
Tyler Winklevoss
Beyond its practical function, the new ballroom carries symbolic significance, representing a departure from traditional White House renovations and reflecting the personal imprint of President Trump on the historic residence.
The project illustrates the growing influence of private funding in shaping public spaces, raising questions about preservation, transparency, and the balance between modernization and historical integrity. Despite legal challenges and public debate, the administration maintains that the expansion is necessary to accommodate large-scale events and elevate the White House’s capacity for hosting domestic and international gatherings.