Taxpayers to pay for half of Trump’s $600 million ballroom (opens original article in a new tab)

Internal estimates reveal Trump's White House ballroom project will cost $600 million, with at least half funded by taxpayers despite initial claims of private financing. Legislation for public funding was defeated, but Trump acknowledged taxpayer contributions for security.

• Trump's White House ballroom project estimated at $600 million with half from public funds
• Internal contractor estimates contradicted Trump's claim of private funding only
• Legislation for $400 million public funding was defeated by Democrats and some Republicans
• Trump admitted taxpayers would cover some security-related expenses