Trump's Ballroom Costs Double Amid Funding Debate
Published on: May 6, 2026, 5:54 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
U.S. President Donald Trump defends the rising cost estimates for his planned White House ballroom, now projected under $400 million, double the initial $200 million. While private donations were initially intended to cover costs, a Senate proposal suggests $1 billion in taxpayer funds for Secret Service security, including the ballroom.
