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Wiz Imp

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4. It's clear at this point that even Trump has never had any intention of building a ballroom

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 09:47 PM

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This has all been a grift to get money "donated", and he will simply steal all that money. That's why the price tag keeps going up. Once he reaches a level, he knows he can scam more - so the price is now $100 million more.

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Donald Trump's White House Ballroom Price Tag Suddenly Massively Jumps Again [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Wednesday OP

The extra $100 million is just the "kick up" to Trump. LudwigPastorius Wednesday #1

That abomination will never be built. Klarkashton Wednesday #2

Exactly Diraven Wednesday #6

Yep. It's been a scam from the start to solicit "donations" Wiz Imp Wednesday #7

$400 million dollar ballroom. Was first $200m, then $250m, $300m, $350m. Private donations. Very little accountability. Norrrm Wednesday #3

Nothing is ever going to be built Wiz Imp Wednesday #5

No accountability. It's a "national security" program now. Klarkashton Wednesday #8

It's clear at this point that even Trump has never had any intention of building a ballroom Wiz Imp Wednesday #4

By the end of next year, the "cost" will have jumped up to $600 million. patphil Thursday #9

$100K ought to get him a nice Double-Wide. As a plus, he could pull it to Florida when he leaves office. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Thursday #10

Perish the thought of living like a commoner! debsy Thursday #11

Make It Make Sense Karch Thursday #12

When he's gone, we're gonna have to spend a lot of money and time "Debugging" the White House ashredux Thursday #13

Billion Dollar Ballroom just kinda rolls off the tongue. uncle ray Thursday #14

It probably also grew so large that the White House will need to be torn down. Lonestarblue Thursday #15

The price of gold continues to rise.... SergeStorms Thursday #16