Episode 890: Contributors Donate Over $350M to Fund Trump’s $300M White House Ballroom Project. What Might Those Donors Get in Return?

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 27, 2025

Contributors Donate Over $350M to Fund Trump’s $300M White House Ballroom Project. What Might Those Donors Get in Return?
The Trump administration announced a list of 37 corporate and wealthy donors for the White House ballroom project October 22nd, just days after beginning the East Wing’s demolition. Over $350 million dollars has been raised for the $300 million dollar project according to President Trump, and it raises questions of special interests currying favor with the administration.

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Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - (2024) Colossal Crypto Contributions Change Trump’s Mind, Likely Leading to Friendly Regulation – Or None at All
American Democracy Minute - (April) 61 Individual and Corporate Donors Gave $1M or More to Trump’s Inaugural. Where did the $239M Go? We’ll Likely Never Know.
BitGet - Fed Opens Up Direct Payment Pathway for Cryptocurrency Firms
CBS News - What donors to Trump's White House ballroom stand to gain from the federal government
CNN - White House releases list of donors for Trump’s multi-million-dollar ballroom
The White House - White House Ballroom Continues Proud Presidential Legacy
Open Secrets - Private funds flowing into government spaces threaten transparency and accountability
FactCheck.org - Trump’s White House Ballroom Sparks Questions About Funding and Ethics

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