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Donald Trump's White House ballroom cost estimated at $600 million, taxpayers footing half the bill: Report
Published 16 June 2026 ยท us
President Trump's ambitious White House ballroom project is now reportedly costing a staggering $600 million, with over half expected to be funded by taxpayers, contradicting
President Trump's ambitious White House ballroom project is now reportedly costing a staggering $600 million, with over half expected to be funded by taxpayers, contradicting earlier claims of private financing. Despite assurances of a "ta payer free" initiative, internal plans reveal significant public funds allocated to the construction, sparking controversy and legal challenges.
Published: June 16, 2026 โข 9:59 PM IST ยท Updated: June 16, 2026 โข 10:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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President Trump's ambitious White House ballroom project is now reportedly costing a staggering $600 million, with over half expected to be funded by taxpayers, contradicting earlier claims of private financing.
Despite assurances of a "ta payer free" initiative, internal plans reveal significant public funds allocated to the construction, sparking controversy and legal challenges.