In a dramatic turnaround, technology giants that once de-platformed Donald Trump are now among the principal donors financing his $300 million White House ballroom. The 90,000-square-foot venue, which will replace the historic East Wing, has sparked debate over corporate influence, historic preservation, and political optics. The ballroom is now more than a luxury venue—it is a symbol of the interplay between money, influence, and politics in modern Washington. Google Google’s parent company, Alphabet, reportedly contributed $22 million as part of a legal settlement tied to Trump’s suspension from YouTube following the January 6 Capitol riot. Four years ago, the company blocked Trump from the platform, citing violations of policy, yet today it is underwriting his extravagant Wh

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