‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Inside Trump’s Unprecedented Fundraising Operation

President Trump personally directs fundraiser Meredith O'Rourke, nicknamed 'princess of darkness,' to solicit large donations from companies, with asks ranging from $5 million to $50 million.

SoftBank donated $50 million to Trump's presidential library; Apple gave about $25 million for the White House ballroom project.

Microsoft contributed around $10 million, Amazon around $5 million, and Meta Platforms gave $10 million to a Trump-aligned committee plus multimillion donations to the ballroom and library.

Trump's fundraising operation is unprecedented for a sitting president, as he takes personal control and offers special access to donors.

Companies are paying attention due to Trump's involvement in regulatory decisions that previously were independent, shifting power in Washington.