Tech · October 15, 2026
Nvidia, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta gave Trump a combined $92 million for his ballroom
In October 2026, reports emerged detailing significant financial contributions from major technology and cryptocurrency firms toward the construction of a new ballroom at the White House under President Trump. The total contribution from Silicon Valley and the crypto sector reportedly exceeds $150 million. Key donors include Nvidia and Apple, each contributing $25 million, and Google, which provided $22 million as part of a 2025 legal settlement. Separately, Meta announced the release of Muse Spark Open, an 800-billion parameter AI model optimized for Apple's M5 Ultra-equipped Mac Studio hardware, requiring substantial memory to operate locally.
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Nvidia, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta gave Trump a combined $92 million for his ballroom
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- Nvidia and Apple each contributed $25 million to the White House ballroom project.
- Google's $22 million contribution was part of a 2025 settlement.
- Total tech and crypto industry contributions to the project reached approximately $150 million.
- Meta released Muse Spark Open, an 800-billion parameter open-weight AI model.
- Muse Spark Open is optimized for Apple Silicon and requires 1TB of RAM to run locally.
- Running the Muse Spark Open model locally requires a setup costing approximately $38,000 using Mac Studio machines.
Industry-friendly coverage frames it as…
Engadget frames Meta's release as a breakthrough in 'US open-weight' AI capability and highlights hardware synergy with Apple.
Skeptical / consumer coverage frames it as…
The Verge notes that some funding, such as Google's, originated from a 'controversial settlement,' hinting at non-voluntary or corrective contributions.
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