Senate Democrats Demand Transparency on $300M Trump White House Ballroom Donations

Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Adam Schiff, are demanding full disclosure of the private funding behind President Donald Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project, citing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and influence peddling. The donor list includes major corporations such as Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, defense contractors, and crypto firms, many of which have ongoing business or contracts with the federal government. The Democrats have requested a detailed accounting of donations, including amounts, dates, and any conditions attached, as well as communications between administration officials and donors. They are also seeking to know whether ethics guidance was sought before accepting these private contributions and what safeguards are in place to prevent donors from receiving preferential access to the president or administration officials. The project has stirred controversy not only because of the funding sources but also due to the demolition of the East Wing to make room for the new ballroom. The senators argue that transparency is necessary to prevent corruption and ensure accountability regarding the financing of this high-profile White House renovation.