Lawmaker Warns Intelligence Contractors' Trump Ballroom Donations May Be Scrutinized

House intel committee could investigate defense firm contributions to White House ballroom

Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a Sept. 28 letter to a defense trade group warning of a “likely” probe into the project.

Top House Democrat puts defense contractors on notice

Rep. Himes pointed to how several major defense and intelligence contractors made donations to the new White House ballroom.

Lawmaker's letter to NDIA on WH ballroom donations

Monday, September 28, 2026In a Sept. 28, 2026 letter to National Defense Industrial Association President and CEO David Norquist, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member James Himes (D-CT) asked the trade group to remind its members to comply with congressional inquiries regarding President Trump's planned White House ballroom project. Featured: Related Documents Tags: Industrial Base

Lawmaker warns intelligence contractors' Trump ballroom donations may be scrutinized

Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, wants to examine whether contributions were tied to federal contracts or access to administration officials.

Democrats eye probe into Trump's $400 million White House ballroom if they retake the House

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee signaled Monday that if his party wins back the House, Democrats could dig into how the Trump administration's $400 million White House ballroom was funded.

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