Miriam Adelson gives $25m to Trump’s White House ballroom
A leaked donor document names 57 contributors who gave at least $100,000 each, the Washington Post reports.
The hit
Las Vegas Sands’ largest shareholder Miriam Adelson gave $25m to Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, according to the Washington Post. The figure, part of a leaked internal document, was only made public on Thursday, a year after her involvement was first revealed.
Why it matters
The donation puts a casino industry figure among the biggest backers of a Trump administration project. The leak has triggered a White House vow, with spokesperson Davis Ingle saying officials will “relentlessly pursue those responsible for this cowardly leak”.
The record
| Adelson’s gift | Adelson Family Foundation, via the Washington Post |
|---|---|
| Total raised for ballroom | $328.5m (Trump, per the Washington Post) |
| Matching top donors | Apple, Nvidia & Dish Network’s Charles Ergen each gave $25m |
| Adelson’s net worth | $31.2bn (Forbes real-time estimate) |
| Adelson family’s Trump giving since 2016 | over $600m across three campaigns |
What happens next
Watch for whether the White House identifies the source of the leaked donor document, & whether more of the 57 named contributors respond publicly.
Sources: Casino Billionaire Among Largest Donors to White House Ballroom
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