According to a report from Public Citizen, more than half of the 27 publicly identified donors to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project have received substantial federal contracts since construction began. In the first six months following the demolition of the East Wing, these donors were awarded a total of $50 billion in federal contracts, with Lockheed Martin receiving the largest share of around $43.8 billion. Other notable companies benefiting include Booz Allen Hamilton, Amazon, and Google. Over the past five and a half years, these corporations have secured a combined $338 billion in government contracts. The report raises ethical concerns, as 16 of the donor companies have previously faced federal enforcement actions for misconduct. White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended the project, arguing that the renovations are necessary and that the donors represent reputable American companies. Despite Trump's enthusiasm for the ballroom, public support remains low, with only one-third of respondents in a recent poll expressing approval.