New Report Reveals Comcast Gave $7.5 Million to Help Fund Trump's White House Ballroom

Comcast gave $7.5 million to help Donald Trump fund a new White House ballroom, but according to a new report, that contribution was far smaller than those made by other major tech companies such as Apple and Amazon. The Washington Post obtained a list of all the project's major donors. The White House […]

Comcast gave $7.5 million to help Donald Trump fund a new White House ballroom, but according to a new report, the donation was far less than a bundle of donations from other big tech companies like Apple and Amazon.

The Washington Post obtained a list of all major donors to the project. The White House previously disclosed a list of donors, including Comcast, but did not include the amounts.

Nvidia and Apple, which contributed $25 million each, were among the top contributors, according to the post, as were the Adelson Family Foundation and the Charley Ergen Family Advisory Fund. Another $22 million came from Google's settlement of Trump's lawsuit after YouTube suspended his account in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Foundation contributed $20.27 million. Ike Perlmutter, the former CEO of Marvel Entertainment, is a longtime supporter of the president. According to this report, Amazon has given 5 million dollars. Related news: Donald Trump says the execution of the Fort Hood shooter will not be broadcast live.

Other than Comcast, no other major media company is listed as contributing $100,000 or more. Watch on Deadline

A Comcast spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The total financial aid reached about 330 million dollars. It's unclear how expensive the ballroom will cost, with previous reports putting the figure at $500 million.

A federal judge ruled earlier this year that construction on the ballroom had to be halted because Congress had to approve it first. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon allowed construction of an underground shelter to proceed.

However, the Supreme Court has allowed the dance hall to remain open while the case moves on in lower courts. This may make the situation impossible, as construction on the ballroom that will replace the East Wing of the White House is well underway, with the framing of the structure rising prominently on the White House grounds.

Get our breaking news alerts and keep your inbox happy.