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SoftBank Confirms $50 Million Donation to Trump Library Before Lease Deal Announcement

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal, along with Representative Melanie Stansbury, announced that SoftBank confirmed a $50 million donation to President Trump’s Presidential Library fund in January 2026. This donation occurred shortly before the Trump administration announced a land lease deal for a SoftBank data center, raising concerns about potential corruption and favoritism.

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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal, along with Representative Melanie Stansbury, announced that SoftBank confirmed a $50 million donation to President Trump’s Presidential Library fund in January 2026. This donation occurred shortly before the Trump administration announced a land lease deal for a SoftBank data center, raising concerns about potential corruption and favoritism.

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REPORT: $50 Million for Data Center Lease?

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SoftBank Confirms $50 Million Donation to Trump Library Before Lease Deal Announcement