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Democrats Call for $1B White House Ballroom Demolition

6/13/2026

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Democrats present the White House ballroom as a sign of alleged corruption and propose repurposing it for public use.
The estimate rose from $150 million to a $1 billion request.
Senator Chris Murphy called the ballroom dirty and urged demolition.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested converting the space into a soup kitchen or community center.
The ballroom illustrates President Donald Trump’s spending priorities and aims to be made tangible ahead of the midterms.

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Democrats present the White House ballroom as a sign of alleged corruption and propose repurposing it for public use.
The estimate rose from $150 million to a $1 billion request.
Senator Chris Murphy called the ballroom dirty and urged demolition.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested converting the space into a soup kitchen or community center.
The ballroom illustrates President Donald Trump’s spending priorities and aims to be made tangible ahead of the midterms.