Democrat on Trump’s ballroom: ‘My constituents can’t afford f—ing groceries or utility bills’
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By Ashleigh Fields
Published on April 28, 2026.
Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del) has criticized a proposal to fund President Trump's White House ballroom, citing affordability concerns in her state and nationwide. McBride argued that taxpayers cannot afford to fund such a project, citing the potential tragedy of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has proposed a bill that would earmark $400 million to build the ballroom along with an underground military facility and Secret Service annex in case of national emergency. While some GOP lawmakers have supported Graham's proposal, others, including Florida Sen. Rick Scott, have argued that taxpayer dollars should not be used for such projects.
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