Trump ballroom donor list revealed
The gist
Washington Post obtained a donor list for Trump's White House ballroom, totaling $333 million.
The disclosure shows who funded a project Trump said he and friends paid for.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2025Demolition began on the old East Wing; days later Trump said the project was being paid for by him and friends.
- Oct 2025A White House dinner was held to highlight the ballroom construction project.
- Oct 2025The White House publicly identified 37 people, companies and foundations as donors, without revealing individual gift amounts.