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Trump's $350M Ballroom Fundraising Sparks Transparency Concerns

2/10/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump leads fundraising for a new White House ballroom, negotiating contracts.
He claims to have raised $350 million, though only one of 23 donors disclosed contributions.
The Trust for the National Mall manages donations and may collect project fees.
Critics, including Democratic senators, call for donor disclosure under lobbying laws amid corruption concerns.

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U.S. President Donald Trump leads fundraising for a new White House ballroom, negotiating contracts.
He claims to have raised $350 million, though only one of 23 donors disclosed contributions.
The Trust for the National Mall manages donations and may collect project fees.
Critics, including Democratic senators, call for donor disclosure under lobbying laws amid corruption concerns.