President Donald Trump is leading a fundraising effort for a $300 million White House ballroom, modeled after a political campaign. The initiative, described by Trump as his gift to the country, targets executives and corporations from his 2024 campaign supporters. Former campaign finance director Meredith O’Rourke is spearheading the solicitation in Washington.
President Donald Trump has launched an ambitious fundraising drive to build a $300 million ballroom at the White House, approaching the project with the intensity of a political campaign. The high-profile endeavor has sparked controversy, as it seeks private donations for a government-related construction.
Meredith O’Rourke, Trump’s former campaign finance director, and her team are actively soliciting contributions across Washington. They are reaching out to executives and corporations that backed Trump’s 2024 campaign and inauguration. Connections have also been made with Republican lobbyists and their corporate clients, promoting the donations as support for a presidential initiative.
The effort taps into networks from tech giants and cryptocurrency sectors, including allies from Amazon, Google, and crypto industries, as indicated in reports on the fundraising. Trump has personally framed the ballroom as his gift to the country, emphasizing its national significance.
This project highlights ongoing intersections between politics, corporate influence, and government infrastructure. While details on total funds raised remain undisclosed, the campaign-style approach underscores Trump's strategy to leverage past donor relationships for non-traditional White House enhancements.