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Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom
Nearly 130 donors pledged funds for a $250 million bulletproof-glass ballroom that will hold up to 999 people, replacing tents at large White House events.
- President Donald Trump hosted a dinner at the White House for nearly 130 wealthy donors and representatives of major companies to reward their contributions to a $250 million new ballroom project.
- The planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom with bulletproof glass walls will be able to accommodate up to 999 people and is being built in place of the current East Wing.
- Trump also unveiled plans for a new arch featuring Lady Liberty on the Arlington Memorial Bridge, and ethics experts warned the fundraiser could pressure corporations to contribute.
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Common Dreams
Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap'Pay for Access': Critics Level Corruption Charges at Trump Over White House Ballroom Dinner
President Trump hosts lavish dinner at White House to thank wealthy donors for funding $250 million ballroom. Critics slam event as "cash-for-access."
Washington Examiner
DailyTruthReportTrump dangles access to net unprecedented fundraising hauls
President Donald Trump is using the trappings of his office and the specter of access to him to raise large amounts of money for his priorities and party before next year’s midterm elections. It’s not atypical for presidents to use the White House and access for donor outreach and fundraising efforts, though many would, for example, make sure to ask for money from the residence, not the Oval Office. Former President Joe Biden, for instance, host…
Anchorage Daily News
The Washington PostTrump wants a White House ballroom. These companies are funding it.
Tech, crypto and defense companies are among the donors that have committed millions to help turn Trump’s ballroom dream into a reality, according to the White House.
Donald Trump announces new 'Arc de Trump' project for Washington
US President Donald Trump outlined plans to build a monument dubbed the "Arc de Trump" at a dinner hosting donors to a $250 million ballroom he is building at the White House. The ballroom would be the largest in a series of renovations Trump has made to the presidential residence since returning to power in January, including adding gold decor to the Oval Office and paving over the Rose Garden.
'Arc de Trump' revealed as president's latest 'America 250' project
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 15: U.S. President Donald Trump holds models of an arch as he delivers remarks during a ballroom fundraising dinner in the East Room of the White House on October 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump hosted organizations and individuals for a fundraising dinner for the new $250 million ballroom addition currently under construction at the White House. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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