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Tech Titans’ Extravagant Offerings for the White House Ballroom Revealed in Leaked List

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October 16, 2026

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Leaked list shows what Microsoft, Amazon and other tech giants are giving for the White House ballroom – GeekWire

Microsoft, Amazon, and T-Mobile Support White House Ballroom Construction

President Trump at the White House ballroom construction site in May. Microsoft, Amazon, and T-Mobile have committed $20 million to the project, according to the Washington Post. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

Technology giants Microsoft, Amazon, and T-Mobile have each pledged significant financial support to President Trump’s White House ballroom project. Microsoft contributed $10 million, while Amazon and T-Mobile donated $5 million each. These commitments have raised concerns due to the lack of campaign finance limits and disclosure requirements for such donations.

The funds, totaling $333 million so far, have predominantly come from corporations and affluent individuals with vested interests in federal government matters. This has sparked worries among experts about potential influence-buying or pressure on companies to contribute.

While Microsoft, Amazon, and T-Mobile were publicly acknowledged as donors, the exact amounts were not disclosed until recently. Other contributors, such as a subsidiary of mortgage lender Rocket, chose to remain anonymous. Notably, Rocket committed $10 million shortly after receiving approval for its acquisition of Mr. Cooper from a federal agency.

These Seattle-based companies have extensive interactions with the government as technology suppliers, regulated entities, and subjects of federal oversight. Amazon is currently facing an FTC antitrust trial and a lawsuit filed by the FTC and 22 states over alleged ad auction manipulation.

Microsoft, on the other hand, is embroiled in disputes with Vice President JD Vance and the Labor Department regarding allegations of favoring foreign workers over American employees. This led to the suspension of the company from a specific program by the Labor Department.

Among the top contributors to the project are Apple and Nvidia, each donating $25 million. Microsoft’s $10 million places it in a tier alongside Palantir and Lockheed Martin, while Amazon and T-Mobile stand with Meta, Cisco, and ServiceNow at $5 million.

When questioned about the donors, White House spokesman Davis Ingle emphasized the diverse support from “great American companies and generous individuals” aiming to enhance the White House for future generations.

A spokesperson for Microsoft declined to provide additional comments beyond public statements, while Amazon and T-Mobile have been contacted for their responses.