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Trump Seeks $230M While Demolishing White House East Wing

10/23/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump seeks $230 million from the federal government for damages tied to his indictments.
Critics say the request would enrich him at taxpayer expense during a potential government shutdown.
Trump is demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House to build a $250 million ballroom.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) called the optics of these actions terrible.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump seeks $230 million from the federal government for damages tied to his indictments.
Critics say the request would enrich him at taxpayer expense during a potential government shutdown.
Trump is demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House to build a $250 million ballroom.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) called the optics of these actions terrible.