His nomination was supported by Hugh Shelton, a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Jerrold Nadler, in whose congressional district the Intrepid Museum is located.
[4] In 2010, White founded Constellations Group, a strategic consulting firm that advises corporations, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals with their business challenges and philanthropic endeavors.
White had been subpoenaed earlier by the office of then New York State Attorney-General Andrew Cuomo in connection with investigations into campaign fundraising solicitations from pension fund managers.
[1][10] After Donald Trump's election in 2016, White and his husband Bryan Eure, switched their political and donor activity to conservative causes, abandoning their previous support for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
In attendance were Barbara Walters, David Paterson, Gayle King, and Joel Grey, among many other high-profile individuals.
The renovated property had been visited by Barack Obama, Jennifer Lopez and Mark Wahlberg before it was bought by DRGB Y Asociados LLC.