Trump posted today: "This is great news for the United States and our beautiful White House! The judge responsible for this project, which will become the most magnificent ballroom in the world, has just rejected and completely dismissed the attempts to block its construction. As everyone knows, no taxpayer money was used at all; all the funds required to build this magnificent building were provided by patriotic donors and contributors. This ballroom is also expected to be used for future presidential inaugurations and large state visits. The project is currently ahead of schedule and under budget. It will stand for a long time in the future, becoming a symbol of America's greatness! President Donald J. Trump"
Comment: Essentially, this is Trump using real estate developer thinking for political projects, treating the White House as his own landmark project. The so-called anonymous donations hide space for collusion between politics and business. Donors use donations to gain access to the White House and policy advantages, allowing the public nature of the White House to be infiltrated by private capital.
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