The Trump administration redirected federal funds and built a ballroom on the East Wing site.
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Updated Aug 7
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What happened
The Trump administration redirected federal funds and built a ballroom on the East Wing site.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Tillis noted the Trump administration's use of federal funds for the East Wing project.1 source
Secret Service funds were diverted for construction of a ballroom on the East Wing.1 source
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The entities involved
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Thom Tillis
United States Senator from North Carolina since 2015
- While serving as a North Carolina Senator, Thom Tillis has been involved in political developments concerning the Texas primary season, specifically criticizing Donald Trump's support decisions and Trump's antagonism toward John Cornyn.
- Administration actions involving Donald Trump potentially violate the Hatch Act and drew criticism from lawmakers.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Republicans
Brazilian political party
Related events
- Trump's project involves tearing down the East Wing of the White House while seeking funding for a multi-hundred-million-dollar ballroom.
- Donald Trump is accused of using government funds for his ballroom.
- Donald Trump asserted his right to build a ballroom at the White House, which is designed to aid Secret Service visibility.
- President Trump ordered the demolition and extension of the East Wing, while the administration managed the recoating of the Lincoln Memorial basin, and the archway project was initiated.
- The administration initiated construction on the East Wing structure, which subsequently led to challenges regarding presidential authority.