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Late-Night Hosts Roast Trump Over $250M Ballroom Plan

10/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism from late-night hosts for demolishing the White House East Wing to fund a $250 million ballroom.
Stephen Colbert compared the move to a child's unsettling experience.
Michael Kosta joked that a backhoe contradicted Trump's claim that renovations would not touch the White House.
Seth Meyers suggested that Trump might not leave office and questioned the need for a ballroom during the government shutdown.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism from late-night hosts for demolishing the White House East Wing to fund a $250 million ballroom.
Stephen Colbert compared the move to a child's unsettling experience.
Michael Kosta joked that a backhoe contradicted Trump's claim that renovations would not touch the White House.
Seth Meyers suggested that Trump might not leave office and questioned the need for a ballroom during the government shutdown.