Donald Trump secures $800 million from corporate donors via fundraiser Meredith O'Rourke

President Donald Trump has raised more than $800 million from large corporations and ultra‑wealthy individuals for personal and political projects. The effort is directed by longtime Republican operative Meredith O'Rourke, whom Trump nicknames the “princess of darkness.” He speaks with O'Rourke almost nightly, reviewing which executives have contributed and urging her to request even larger sums, sometimes up to $50 million per donor.

Corporate contributions reported include $50 million from SoftBank for a presidential library, $25 million from Apple for a White House ballroom, $10 million each from Microsoft and Meta Platforms, and $5 million from Amazon. The money funds the library, the ballroom, campaign support for Republican allies, and other Trump‑aligned initiatives. The scale and hands‑on involvement of the president mark an unprecedented fundraising model for a sitting U.S. president.