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Democrat on Trump’s ballroom: ‘My constituents can’t afford f—ing groceries or utility bills’
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Analysis Summary
Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) criticized Republican plans to fund Trump's White House ballroom, telling MeidasTouch that her constituents can't afford groceries or utility bills while Trump wants taxpayer money for a ballroom. Senate Republicans announced legislation providing $400 million for the project, citing security concerns after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. The ballroom remains contested—a federal judge blocked construction in March, ruling Trump couldn't build it without Congressional authorization, and even with Republican control of Congress, using $400 million in taxpayer money is likely a tough sell given Trump previously said the project had private funding.
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“Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) railed against a push to fund President Trump's White House ballroom”
Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) on Tuesday railed against a push to fund President Trump's White House ballroom, citing affordability concerns
“McBride said 'My constituents can't afford f—ing groceries or utility bills, and he now wants to spend taxpayer money on a ballroom?'”
McBride told MeidasTouch: "My constituents can't afford f—ing groceries or utility bills, and he now wants to spend taxpayer money on a ballroom?"
“Republicans are pushing for $400 million in taxpayer funding for the ballroom”
A trio of Republican senators announced legislation to provide $400 million to build a new ballroom on the White House grounds
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