Trump Ballroom Cost Jumps To $600 Million, Taxpayers Pay Half
June 16, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via The Times

The cost of Trump’s ballroom has climbed to $600 million, and taxpayers are on the hook for half of it. That is exactly the kind of Beltway-style spending arrangement that fuels voter distrust, especially when public money is involved in prestige projects. The price tag gives critics fresh ammunition to question who really benefits when government gets cozy with luxury development. Read more about this...