Trump says he has personally donated to help construction of White House ballroom
President Trump announced that he has personally donated to the construction of the White House ballroom, which is being funded through private donations. He emphasized that the project will not be financed by taxpayers and mentioned a donation of approximately $10 million for renovations to Lafayette Park. The ballroom project has faced controversy amid discussions in Congress regarding additional funding for security upgrades related to the White House complex.
- ▪Trump stated he has personally donated to the White House ballroom project.
- ▪The renovation is expected to cost around $400 million and will be funded by private donations.
- ▪Trump mentioned a donation of about $10 million for Lafayette Park renovations.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 21 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Trump faces backlash for "anti-weaponization" fund, White House ballroom project — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Trump shows off ballroom construction amid new questions over ‘anti-weaponization’ fund — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Trump shows off White House ballroom construction as funding stalls in Congress — Washington Post — Politics
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President Donald Trump repeatedly told reporters Tuesday that he has personally donated to the White House ballroom project, which he has pledged will be constructed by private donations. In the past, Trump has stated that the renovation, which has ballooned up to roughly $400 million, would be funded through donations from private individuals and companies. Recommended Stories WATCH LIVE: JD Vance holds White House press briefing Trump gives Iran ‘two or three days’ to agree to longer peace deal Trump says military asked him to double the size of the White House ballroom “All of this was paid for by myself,” he stated on Tuesday while giving the White House press pool a glimpse at the construction. “This is a gift. This is not going to be paid for by the taxpayer.
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