Trump’s $300M White House Ballroom: Tech Titans Among Donors, East Wing Demolished
Crews have demolished the White House East Wing to build a $300 million, privately funded State Ballroom, the first major construction there in nearly 80 years. Donors include Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and prominent individuals. Critics warn the project bypasses federal planning rules, with some calling it an ethics concern. The White House insists no taxpayer money is involved.