The project was previously touted by the Trump administration as being completely privately funded
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Trump has repeatedly insisted the ballroom — which he's pegged at costing $400 million — would be funded by private donations from himself and major corporations
https://people.com/republicans-propose-1-billion-for-trump-ballroom-security-upgrades-11967280
Re: No Kings protest-11-3-26 prediction
By metmike - Oct. 22, 2025, 6:46 p.m.
https://www.marketforum.com/forum/topic/112540/#115412
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Re: Re: Re: Re: No Kings protest-11-3-26 prediction
By metmike - Jan. 27, 2026, 12:34 p.m.
https://www.marketforum.com/forum/topic/112540/#117524
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Re: Re: Re: Re: WH Correspondent’s Dinner: gunman stopped in lobby
By metmike - April 29, 2026, 2:29 a.m.
https://www.marketforum.com/forum/topic/119799/#119877
Trump adds hospital to $400M White House ballroom plan
Major design change: Plans for Trump's $400M White House ballroom now include a hospital and top-level security features to protect the president.
Funding fight: Senate Republicans seek $1B in federal funds for security upgrades tied to the project, reigniting debate over public versus private costs.
Legal pushback: Preservationists are challenging the demolition of the East Wing, with a court hearing set for June as construction continues.
References
White House adds ‘state-of-the-art hospital’ to Trump’s $400M ballroom to protect aging president | MEAWW
Trump: White House ballroom to open in 2028 | Newsmax
Trump says White House ballroom is 'under budget' as Republicans seek $1 billion in federal funds tied to the project | Blusher Me
Factbox-Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington | Reuters