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Democrats Demand Transparency on Trump's $300M Project Donations

10/28/2025

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Lawmakers Demand Transparency

Democratic lawmakers demand transparency about corporate donations to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ballroom project.
The project involved demolishing the East Wing and cost about $300 million.
Representative Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) described the donations as a “shakedown” and urged a donor list.
The White House says the project is privately funded.

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Lawmakers Demand Transparency

Democratic lawmakers demand transparency about corporate donations to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ballroom project.
The project involved demolishing the East Wing and cost about $300 million.
Representative Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) described the donations as a “shakedown” and urged a donor list.
The White House says the project is privately funded.

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