Ethics Watchdog Demands Transparency on White House Ballroom Donors
March 31, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via nbcwashington.com

As President Trump's ambitious $400 million White House ballroom project advances toward key approvals, an ethics watchdog demands full transparency on its private donors, raising valid questions about who foots the bill for this Mar-a-Lago-style upgrade. The opulent 90,000-square-foot facility, set to replace the demolished East Wing and seat up to 1,350 guests by 2028, has doubled in cost from initial $200 million estimates, all funded by private contributions including from Trump himself. Read more about this...