Trump Ballroom Donors Received $279 Billion in Government Contracts, Watchdog Report Reveals

Nov 04, 2025 02:18 pm CST

A watchdog report reveals that 16 of 24 corporate donors to President Trump's White House ballroom project have received $279 billion in government contracts over the past five years. The controversial renovation, which demolished the East Wing, has raised significant ethical concerns as companies with pending federal matters contribute to the $300 million project through a nonprofit that doesn't require donor disclosure.