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Trump to Fund New Ballroom with Personal Money and Friends' Contributions Only
President Donald Trump claims his $300 million White House ballroom will be paid for by himself and friends, but a list reveals contributions from cryptocurrency billionaires among 37 donors.
The White House has announced 37 donors who contributed to its $300 million renovation, including crypto billionaire Chris Dixon and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen. The list also includes other tech industry heavyweights such as Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman. Trump claims the renovations will be fully paid for by himself and his friends, although it appears some individuals have made significant contributions. The White House did not disclose how much each donor contributed.
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