Big Tech is paying for Trump’s White House ballroom
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President Donald Trump is constructing a $250 million 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House using private donations rather than taxpayer funds. The project involves demolishing part of the East Wing and has garnered contributions from major tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, as well as defense firms and telecom providers. At least $20 million from Google stems from a lawsuit settlement over YouTube’s suspension of Trump's account after the January 6, 2021 riots. This project reflects an increased alignment between Trump and the tech industry during his second term, potentially due to less aggressive antitrust enforcement under his administration compared to that of former President Joe Biden.
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