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Trump Reportedly Hosts Billionaire Donors For His $200 Million White House Ballroom — As Government Shutdown Continues

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On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump turned the East Room into a private fundraiser as he gathered some of America’s wealthiest business figures to raise money for a new White House ballroom.

The president told the crowd that the idea was long overdue and that the new hall would finally allow the White House to host large state dinners. “So many of you have been really, really generous,” Trump said. “A couple of you are sitting here, saying, ‘Sir, would $25 million be appropriate?’ I said, ‘I’ll take it.’”

According to CBS News, the guest list was a mix of big names from nearly every industry. Executives from Amazon, Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Palantir were all there. Telecom companies T-Mobile and Comcast joined too, along with tobacco giants Altria and Reynolds American. Oil tycoon Harold Hamm, sugar producer Pepe Fanjul, and the Glazer family, who own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, rounded out the list.

The cryptocurrency world also made a strong appearance. Leaders from Coinbase, Ripple, Tether, and the Winklevoss twins of Gemini attended the dinner. The Trump administration has been cozying up to the crypto industry for months, and this event showed it clearly.

Trump said the ballroom will be 90,000 square feet, enough to hold 999 guests. It will include bulletproof glass walls and golden decor, naturally. Construction began last month, and Trump promised that not a single taxpayer dollar would be used.

The White House says private donors are footing the bill through the Trust for the National Mall. But not everyone is buying that story. Critics see it as a public show wrapped around a private payoff.

“Do they think we’re dumb enough to believe they’re giving their money away for free?” Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote on X.

Other online voices quickly joined in.

Reports say Google pledged $22 million after settling Trump’s lawsuit over his suspension from YouTube. Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen Hamilton, Palantir, and NextEra Energy have also given millions.

Featured image via YouTube screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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