Summary
President Donald Trump is adding a new ballroom to the White House. He says the construction is fully funded by himself and other donors, with no government money involved. The exact list of donors and amounts are not fully disclosed, raising questions about possible conflicts of interest.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced a new White House ballroom, stating it is privately funded.
- The estimated cost for the ballroom is now around $300 million.
- No public funds are being used for the project.
- Donors include companies such as Lockheed Martin, Apple, and Google.
- The ballroom funding includes a $22 million settlement Trump received from a lawsuit against YouTube.
- Ethics concerns have been raised about whether donor contributions might lead to access to the administration.
- A donor dinner at the White House featured several notable business representatives.
- Full details of donors and contributions have not been released.
