"At that time, Microsoft was provided information concerning the Trust for the National Mall's management of contributions for this project as a partner of the National Park Service, instructions on how to donate, and an invitation to attend a dinner held for supporters of the project, which Microsoft attended,"
"communicated with the fundraising group working on the project beginning in August 2025."
"pledged an unrestricted donation to the Trust for the National Mall,"
"handled ethically, honestly, and in full compliance with the law."
The Trump administration solicited donations from Microsoft, Amazon, Comcast, and other tech companies to support construction of a privately funded $300 million White House ballroom. Microsoft was contacted by a fundraiser and received information about the Trust for the National Mall's management of contributions, donation instructions, and an invitation to a supporters' dinner, which Microsoft attended. Amazon communicated with the fundraising group beginning in August 2025 and did not review construction plans or enter into an agreement related to the donation. Comcast pledged an unrestricted donation to the Trust for the National Mall with no specific limitations and no expectations of receiving anything in return. Apple stated the donation was handled ethically, honestly, and in full compliance with the law. Comcast is an investor in Vox Media.
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