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Senator Blumenthal Demands Transparency on $400M Trump Ballroom

12/23/2025

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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) seeks transparency about a $400 million White House ballroom project backed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
He sent letters to attendees of a fundraising dinner, requesting donation details.
David Baszucki, Roblox CEO, attended the event but was not on the official donor list, and allegedly donated $5 million.
Blumenthal also asked about architect Shalom Baranes, seeking information on his contract and any disclosure restrictions.

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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) seeks transparency about a $400 million White House ballroom project backed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
He sent letters to attendees of a fundraising dinner, requesting donation details.
David Baszucki, Roblox CEO, attended the event but was not on the official donor list, and allegedly donated $5 million.
Blumenthal also asked about architect Shalom Baranes, seeking information on his contract and any disclosure restrictions.