US EditionSenate Republican on Trump ballroom push: ‘We have $39 trillion of debt’
Scott said the ballroom should stay privately funded as Republicans weigh a $400 million federal bill tied to security concerns after the White House shooting.
- Senator Rick Scott opposes using taxpayer funds for President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, telling Newsweek on Tuesday that "it's all funded with private money."
- Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents Association dinner by 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen reignited calls for the project, prompting Senators Lindsey Graham, Katie Britt, and Eric Schmitt to introduce $400 million funding legislation.
- Joining Scott, Senator Rand Paul and Senator Josh Hawley reject public funding; Paul stated he is "not for funding the whole $500 million."
- Construction of the $400 million ballroom began in September 2025, with the administration envisioning a "massive" underground complex for military operations alongside the secure event space.
- Scott introduced a bill on Wednesday to keep the project privately funded with full congressional transparency, while the National Trust for Historic Preservation continues suing to block construction.
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Republican Senator Rick Scott refuses to allow the construction of the White House Ballroom to be paid with taxpayers' money
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Trump backs Rand Paul's bill to build White House ballroom
President Donald Trump appears to be rejecting offers from reliable allies and is instead lining up behind a bill from frequent critic Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) to expedite the construction of his White House ballroom. On Monday, Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) announced plans to introduce legislation that would funnel $400 million in federal funds toward Trump’s ballroom, despite the president’s frequent rea…
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