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JUST IN: 20 MINUTES AGO – TAXPAYER REBELLION WINS: SENATE AXES $1 BILLION TRUMP BALLROOM BOONDOGGLE AND MOVES TO SUE TRUMP PERSONALLY FOR FUNDS TO RESTORE THE EAST WING HE DESTROYED WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION – ‘Build Your Own Palace, Don!’ America First, Not Gold-Plated.
JUST IN: 20 MINUTES AGO – TAXPAYER REBELLION WINS: SENATE AXES $1 BILLION TRUMP BALLROOM BOONDOGGLE AND MOVES TO SUE TRUMP PERSONALLY FOR FUNDS TO RESTORE THE EAST WING HE DESTROYED WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION – ‘Build Your Own Palace, Don!’ America First, Not Gold-Plated.
After Senate Republicans quietly sneaked in a request for $1 billion in funding for Trump’s ballroom in the latest reconciliation bill and moved ahead with the jaw-dropping $1B allocation for Trump’s ballroom security, Democrats fought back hard.
Taxpayers have had enough of the lavish spending while families struggle with everyday costs. The message is loud and clear: Build Your Own Palace, Don.
A furious Trump shockingly branded the Senate a ‘S*** House’ in response. But what he did next shook the whole of America… even many of his own supporters are now leaving.
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### Senate Kills Controversial $1 Billion Trump Ballroom Plan Amid Bipartisan Backlash
Washington, D.C. — A fierce taxpayer revolt erupted on Capitol Hill Thursday after Senate lawmakers voted to strip a controversial $1 billion allocation for a proposed Trump ballroom and expanded security complex from the latest reconciliation package.
The funding request, which critics labeled a “gold-plated vanity project,” had reportedly been inserted quietly into late-stage negotiations by a group of Senate Republicans aligned with former President Donald Trump. The proposal triggered immediate outrage from Democrats and fiscal conservatives alike, many arguing the country could not justify lavish spending while Americans continue struggling with inflation, housing costs, and healthcare expenses.
“This is not what taxpayers signed up for,” Senate Majority Leader Alicia Warren said during a heated floor debate. “Families are choosing between groceries and rent, and we’re expected to bankroll a presidential palace? Absolutely not.”
In a stunning escalation, several senators also announced plans to pursue legal action seeking reimbursement from Trump personally over unauthorized renovations allegedly carried out in parts of the East Wing during his post-presidency occupancy arrangements. Lawmakers claim structural and historical damage occurred without congressional approval.
Social media exploded after the Senate vote, with the phrase “Build Your Own Palace, Don” trending nationwide within hours.
Trump responded angrily during a private donor event, reportedly calling the Senate a “s*** house” filled with “weak people who betrayed America First.” However, political analysts say the backlash may be deeper than expected, with some longtime supporters publicly distancing themselves from the former president over what they described as excessive personal spending demands.
“This issue cuts across party lines,” said political strategist Mark Ellison. “Many voters who supported Trump’s populist message are asking why taxpayer money should fund luxury projects tied to one individual.”
The failed proposal has now intensified divisions within Republican leadership ahead of the upcoming election cycle, as lawmakers face growing pressure to refocus on economic concerns rather than high-profile political spectacle.
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