Backlash from Democrats over GOP request for taxpayer money for White House ballroom

Published: May 5, 2026 11:15 PM • Updated: May 6, 2026 12:10 AM • Original source

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Democrats blasted a GOP request for taxpayer money for the new White House ballroom. The White House said the public funds will only be used for secure portions of the building, and that the actual ballroom will be paid for by private donations. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.