SoftBank gave Trump's library $50 million, then got an Ohio data center lease

SoftBank confirmed a $50 million donation to Trump's library fund in January 2026, and in March received federal land in Ohio for AI data centers of up to 10 GW. Senators Warren and Blumenthal demand an investigation and a law limiting such donations.

• The $50 million donation was made in January 2026; the land lease was announced March 20
• The Ohio project is designed for 10 GW and at least 9.2 GW of gas generation
• The bill proposes a $10,000 donation cap and quarterly reporting
• FTC approved the $4 billion DigitalBridge purchase nine days before the announcement