Summary
A new bill called the "Stop Ballroom Bribery Act" has been introduced to limit private donations for projects at federal buildings, including President Trump's White House ballroom. This legislation aims to prevent donations from individuals or companies with conflicts of interest and to ensure transparency. President Trump raised $350 million in private funds for White House renovations, attracting scrutiny over the influence of wealthy donors.
Key Facts
- The "Stop Ballroom Bribery Act" aims to restrict private funding for federal building projects used by the President or Vice President.
- The bill would ban donations from those with conflicts of interest, such as individuals seeking government favors.
- President Trump raised $350 million in private donations for a new White House ballroom.
- Some of the donors include major companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon.
- The bill would require full transparency about donors and introduce penalties for violations.
- Ethics experts have expressed concerns that private donations could provide undue influence over federal decisions.
- The proposed legislation is backed by several Democratic Senators, including Elizabeth Warren.
