UPDATE: In a bold statement, Eric Trump has dubbed the new ballroom under construction at the White House the “most incredible gift” from his father, Donald Trump. This declaration comes amid allegations from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) that the project is a “pay-to-play” operation, raising eyebrows about its $250 million funding.
During an interview on Newsmax earlier this week, Eric Trump defended the ballroom’s financing, insisting it is supported by private donations and not influenced by political favors. “My father self-funded his first campaign and donates his salary to charitable causes,” Eric Trump asserted. He emphasized that this initiative will ultimately benefit taxpayers by reducing costs associated with off-site presidential events.
“This ballroom will pay for itself many times over,” Eric Trump explained. He described the East Wing as “totally underutilized” and highlighted that the new hall will feature “vaulted windows, stone columns, chandeliers, marble work, and ornate plaster molding.” He proclaimed it would be “one of the most spectacular ballrooms ever built in the world.”
Jeffries criticized the project, asserting that it could be the largest pay-to-play scheme in U.S. history. He claims that the donations for the ballroom may come from individuals seeking influence over government decisions. “It is highly doubtful this project is legal and it should be investigated,” Jeffries stated, referencing the potential ethical concerns surrounding the funding.
“Trump is running the largest pay-to-play scheme in the history of the country,”
Jeffries declared, calling for scrutiny into the funding sources for the ballroom.
As the debate intensifies, Eric Trump remains firm in his defense of the project. “No one else could pull off what Donald Trump is doing,” he asserted, reflecting a strong confidence in his father’s legacy and intentions.
This developing story raises critical questions about the intersection of politics and private funding in government projects. As details continue to emerge, all eyes are now on the White House and the implications of this extravagant ballroom construction.
Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.
