In what he calls a “gift to the American people,” President Donald Trump has begun construction on a massive new ballroom at the White House, with funding coming entirely from private donors that include some of the world’s biggest companies. According to the White House, major firms such as Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Lockheed Martin, Coinbase, Comcast, and Google have contributed to the $250 million project. Trump has repeatedly insisted that the venture will be built “with zero cost to the American taxpayer.” The new 90,000-square-foot ballroom is described as the most significant renovation to “the People’s House” in decades and will serve as a grand venue for state dinners and high-profile events. It is designed to ease the strain on existing facilities, which c

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