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Leavitt Defends Trump's $250M Ballroom, Calls Criticism 'Fake Outrage'

10/23/2025

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Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom renovation on Fox News Channel, saying it uses no taxpayer funds.
She dismissed Democratic criticism as "fake outrage" and suggested it stems from jealousy.
Leavitt noted that past presidents, including President Barack Obama, called for more event space, citing Obama’s challenges hosting State Visits.
She said Trump is modernizing without taxpayer funds and the East Wing will gain a ballroom.

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Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom renovation on Fox News Channel, saying it uses no taxpayer funds.
She dismissed Democratic criticism as "fake outrage" and suggested it stems from jealousy.
Leavitt noted that past presidents, including President Barack Obama, called for more event space, citing Obama’s challenges hosting State Visits.
She said Trump is modernizing without taxpayer funds and the East Wing will gain a ballroom.