TECH GIANTS DONATE MILLIONS TO TRUMP PROJECTS

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FRI, JUL 31, 2026

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SoftBank, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have collectively donated over $100 million to Trump-related initiatives, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal.

SoftBank topped the list with a $50 million contribution to Trump's presidential library. Apple donated $25 million toward a White House ballroom project, while Microsoft and Amazon contributed $10 million and $5 million respectively to the same venue initiative. Meta gave $10 million to a pro-Trump group. The donations underscore efforts by major technology companies to maintain favorable relationships with the incoming administration. According to the Journal, Meredith O'Rourke, a Trump aide nicknamed 'princess of darkness,' has been tasked with securing hundreds of millions more from corporations for the president's various projects. The contributions represent a significant shift in corporate engagement with Trump, as several of these companies have faced regulatory scrutiny and policy uncertainty in recent years.

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