Fetterman to Democrats: ‘Drop the TDS and Build the White House Ballroom’

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for Democrats to “drop” their Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) after a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday, and called for Democrats to support building the White House ballroom.



Fetterman shared a screenshot of a Mediaite article from reporter Joe DePaolo about how security at the hotel, where the Washington Correspondents’ Dinner took place, was “awful.” In a post on X. Fetterman expressed that the venue at the Washington Hilton Hotel “wasn’t built to accommodate an event with the line of succession” of the United States government in attendance.


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Fetterman to Dems: 'Drop the TDS and Build the White House Ballroom'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for Democrats to "drop" their TDS after a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday.
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volsrocks said:
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for Democrats to “drop” their Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) after a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday, and called for Democrats to support building the White House ballroom.



Fetterman shared a screenshot of a Mediaite article from reporter Joe DePaolo about how security at the hotel, where the Washington Correspondents’ Dinner took place, was “awful.” In a post on X. Fetterman expressed that the venue at the Washington Hilton Hotel “wasn’t built to accommodate an event with the line of succession” of the United States government in attendance.


www.breitbart.com

Fetterman to Dems: 'Drop the TDS and Build the White House Ballroom'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for Democrats to "drop" their TDS after a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday.
www.breitbart.com www.breitbart.com
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And?
 
volsrocks said:
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for Democrats to “drop” their Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) after a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday, and called for Democrats to support building the White House ballroom.



Fetterman shared a screenshot of a Mediaite article from reporter Joe DePaolo about how security at the hotel, where the Washington Correspondents’ Dinner took place, was “awful.” In a post on X. Fetterman expressed that the venue at the Washington Hilton Hotel “wasn’t built to accommodate an event with the line of succession” of the United States government in attendance.


www.breitbart.com

Fetterman to Dems: 'Drop the TDS and Build the White House Ballroom'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for Democrats to "drop" their TDS after a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday.
www.breitbart.com www.breitbart.com
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Fetterman can go whizz up a rope. (n) He's not our party anymore.
 
volsrocks said:
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for Democrats to “drop” their Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) after a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday, and called for Democrats to support building the White House ballroom.



Fetterman shared a screenshot of a Mediaite article from reporter Joe DePaolo about how security at the hotel, where the Washington Correspondents’ Dinner took place, was “awful.” In a post on X. Fetterman expressed that the venue at the Washington Hilton Hotel “wasn’t built to accommodate an event with the line of succession” of the United States government in attendance.


www.breitbart.com

Fetterman to Dems: 'Drop the TDS and Build the White House Ballroom'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for Democrats to "drop" their TDS after a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday.
www.breitbart.com www.breitbart.com
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He's got a point. I would be more secure than having to use a hotel ballroom.
 
volsrocks said:
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for Democrats to “drop” their Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) after a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday, and called for Democrats to support building the White House ballroom.



Fetterman shared a screenshot of a Mediaite article from reporter Joe DePaolo about how security at the hotel, where the Washington Correspondents’ Dinner took place, was “awful.” In a post on X. Fetterman expressed that the venue at the Washington Hilton Hotel “wasn’t built to accommodate an event with the line of succession” of the United States government in attendance.


www.breitbart.com

Fetterman to Dems: 'Drop the TDS and Build the White House Ballroom'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for Democrats to "drop" their TDS after a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday.
www.breitbart.com www.breitbart.com
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Tell it, John.
 
MAGA and Republicans can never whine about poor Government spending again. Support for feeding families in need? Republicans: That's Socialism. A gaudy, unneeded ballroom that only MAGA seems to want? Republicans: Where do I sign?
 
The Correspondents' dinner could not be held in the ballroom if it were built. It is a private affair. The White House is not open for such affairs. I bet you rightys would want the Trump Golden ballroom and Trinket Shop to be rented out for rich people's weddings.
 
Nordberg said:
The Correspondents' dinner could not be held in the ballroom if it were built. It is a private affair. The White House is not open for such affairs. I bet you rightys would want the Trump Golden ballroom and Trinket Shop to be rented out for rich people's weddings.
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Whenever there’s a mass shooting at a school, we see the same pattern, outrage, media coverage, and thoughts and prayers but very little meaningful investment to prevent future tragedies. We don’t immediately spend billions to make schools impenetrable fortresses.
 
Nordberg said:
The Correspondents' dinner could not be held in the ballroom if it were built. It is a private affair. The White House is not open for such affairs. I bet you rightys would want the Trump Golden ballroom and Trinket Shop to be rented out for rich people's weddings.
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you make it up as you go

The White House already hosts a mix of official, ceremonial, social, diplomatic, and invited-guest events. The East Room is used for receptions, ceremonies, press events, concerts, banquets, and historically even weddings/funerals connected to the First Family or presidency.
 
T. A. Gardner said:
Except that it's paid for by private donations not government spending....
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What the evidence shows​

1. The ballroom is funded primarily through private donations​

Multiple sources confirm that the White House has stated the ballroom will be paid for by private donors, including major corporations such as Amazon, Apple, Meta, Lockheed Martin, and others.

Trump has repeatedly claimed he and “patriot donors” are covering the cost.

2. But the funding is ​

A court‑ordered release of the contract revealed:

  • Donors can remain anonymous
  • The White House is exempt from conflict‑of‑interest checks
  • Companies with federal business can donate without disclosure
This structure has raised major ethics concerns.

3. The project cost has ballooned​

Estimates range from $250M to $400M, depending on the source and stage of reporting.Trump has changed the number multiple times.

4. Some taxpayer money ​

While donors fund the ballroom structure, reporting shows taxpayer funds cover security‑related elements, such as fortified underground facilities.

This means the project is not 100% privately funded, even if the ballroom itself is.


Bottom line​

  • Private donors are paying for the ballroom’s construction.
  • Anonymous donations and limited oversight raise transparency concerns.
  • Taxpayer money is involved for security components, meaning the project is not entirely privately funded.
 
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