From The Real Deal · TRD Staff · · 40s
Secret Trump Ballroom Donors Exposed
Real estate donors linked to Trump's White House ballroom project revealed.
In brief
Real estate donors linked to Trump's White House ballroom project revealed. Trump's White House ballroom project received $333 million in donations from 67 entities, including Brandon Lutnick and Rocket's affiliate, despite safety concerns and legal challenges. Originally reported by The Real Deal.
Donor List Revealed
An internal spreadsheet listed 67 donations of at least $10,000 for Trump's White House ballroom project, totaling $333 million.
Key Donors Named
Brandon Lutnick, chair of Cantor Fitzgerald, donated over $2.5 million in stock, while Rocket's affiliate donated $10 million.
Safety and Legal Concerns
Architect James McCrery II resigned over safety fears, and the Supreme Court allowed construction despite legal challenges.
The takeaway
Trump's White House ballroom project received $333 million in donations from 67 entities, including Brandon Lutnick and Rocket's affiliate, despite safety concerns and legal challenges.
