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You’re paying for Trump’s ballroom

The Washington Post reported new details regarding the cost and funding of President Donald Trump's ballroom construction project on the White House grounds. The estimated price tag for the ballroom is $600 million, with more than half reportedly coming from taxpayer dollars. This project has seen its estimated cost increase significantly from initial projections, and it is being built rapidly to avoid potential court rulings.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 05:45 PM EDT

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