Summary
Supporters of President Donald Trump accuse Democrats of hypocrisy, pointing out that while his privately funded White House ballroom is criticized, California Governor Gavin Newsom's costly taxpayer-funded Capitol renovation gets less attention. Trump's $200 million White House project is funded by private donations, while Newsom's California renovation, initially estimated at $500 million, has now reached $1.1 to $1.6 billion, funded by taxpayers.
Key Facts
- President Trump is expanding the White House with a privately funded $200 million ballroom.
- The new ballroom at the White House can hold up to 650 guests.
- Governor Gavin Newsom is overseeing a $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion taxpayer-funded renovation of California’s state Capitol.
- The California project, called the Capitol Annex Project, started with a cost estimate of $500 million but has exceeded the initial budget.
- The Sacramento renovation plans include modern offices, hearing rooms, and an underground garage.
- The California project faced legal and environmental challenges and was criticized for using nondisclosure agreements, limiting public transparency.
- Critics argue the media focus more on Trump’s renovations than on Newsom’s larger taxpayer-funded project.
