Nvidia, Apple each gave $25 million for Trump's ballroom, Washington Post reports

Significant funding for the planned White House ballroom, estimated to cost $400 million, was reported. Nvidia and Apple made $25 million donations, alongside contributions from others with federal interests. Critics have raised concerns about transparency, donor influence, and ethics related to the project. Trump asserts the ballroom is essential for national security amid public backlash and legal challenges. The Supreme Court has permitted continued construction despite ongoing disputes regarding legality.