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Trump says taxpayers aren’t paying $1bn for ballroom
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said taxpayers are not paying $1bn for a ballroom, arguing the project is funded for his ‘safety’.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump defended funding for a $1bn ballroom project as ‘safety’ spending
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump responded to criticism that taxpayers were paying $1bn for the ballroom.
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