Senate Republicans expected to ditch $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroom
Senate Republicans are likely to abandon a $1 billion funding proposal for security measures related to Donald Trump's White House ballroom. The decision comes amid concerns that using taxpayer dollars for the project could alienate voters ahead of the midterm elections. Democrats have pledged to oppose the funding and hold Republicans accountable for their decisions.
- ▪Senate Republican leaders are expected to ditch a $1 billion proposal for Trump's ballroom due to backlash from their party.
- ▪Top Republicans fear that diverting taxpayer dollars toward the ballroom will risk alienating voters before the midterms.
- ▪Polling indicates that most Americans oppose the controversial ballroom project, which is currently embroiled in litigation.
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Donald Trump speaks to the press about the new East Wing next to the construction site at the White House in Washington DC on 19 May 2026. Photograph: Samuel Corum/Pool/Samuel Corum - Pool/CNP/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenDonald Trump speaks to the press about the new East Wing next to the construction site at the White House in Washington DC on 19 May 2026. Photograph: Samuel Corum/Pool/Samuel Corum - Pool/CNP/ShutterstockUS SenateSenate Republicans expected to ditch $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroomTop Republicans fear diverting taxpayer dollars toward the White House ballroom will alienate voters before midtermsJoseph Gedeon and Guardian staffThu 21 May 2026 11.27 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 11.28 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSenate Republican leaders are…
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