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Trump raises $800 M from corporate donors for 2024 agenda

7/31/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump raised $800 million for his second-term projects, the Wall Street Journal reported.
He tasked top fundraiser Meredith O’Rourke, “the princess of darkness,” to pursue corporate contributions of up to $50 million.
SoftBank gave $50 million for a library, Apple $25 million for a ballroom, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon $25 million to a Trump-aligned PAC, and spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez said the money will help Republicans win the midterms and fund private initiatives.

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U.S. President Donald Trump raised $800 million for his second-term projects, the Wall Street Journal reported.
He tasked top fundraiser Meredith O’Rourke, “the princess of darkness,” to pursue corporate contributions of up to $50 million.
SoftBank gave $50 million for a library, Apple $25 million for a ballroom, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon $25 million to a Trump-aligned PAC, and spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez said the money will help Republicans win the midterms and fund private initiatives.