Summary
President Donald Trump is constructing a new $250 million ballroom at the White House. There are ongoing questions about who is funding the project since some donations are coming from wealthy individuals and corporations. President Trump has stated he will cover some costs himself, while other donors remain unnamed.
Key Facts
- President Trump is building a $250 million ballroom at the White House.
- The ballroom will be 90,000 square feet in size.
- President Trump claims he will pay for significant parts of the construction.
- Some legal experts are worried the funding could be an "ethics nightmare."
- Only one donor, YouTube, has been publicly identified, contributing $22 million as part of a settlement.
- A recent dinner with potential donors included executives from major companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google.
- The White House plans to reveal a complete list of donors.
- Donations will be coordinated by the Trust for the National Mall, a non-profit group.
