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Liberals: I can't believe Trump is wasting $300 million of taxpayer money on his ballroom.
Me: I can't believe Biden spent taxpayer money on all of this.
7.5 billion for EV chargers Promised hundreds of thousands of stations; by early 2025, only 68 stations (hundreds of ports) were operational nationwide due to bureaucracy and delays.
Drag shows/workshops in Ecuador State Department grants (~$20kâ$25k+) to fund drag theater performances and workshops for "diversity and inclusion."
Transgender opera in Colombia $47k via State Department for a transgender-themed opera.
LGBTQ comic book in Peru $32k for a comic featuring a trans hero addressing social/mental health issues.
DEI musical in Ireland $70k for production of a DEI-themed musical.
DEI advancement in Serbia $1.5 million to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplaces and businesses.
Transgender animal experiments Millions ($8M+ across projects) via NIH for studies involving hormone treatments on mice/monkeys to explore transgender-related health issues.
Condoms in Gaza $50 million halted by DOGE, criticized as misprioritized foreign aid.
Migrant aid/resettlement HHS reportedly spent over $22 billion on programs including cash, cars, homes, and loans for migrants/illegals
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"Capacity and Hospitality: The largest existing space, the East Room, only seats about 200 people for formal dinners. The 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition seats up to 650 guests, allowing the White House to properly host state dinners and events without erecting temporary, "Mar-a-Lagoizing" tents on the lawn.National Security: The administration has cited classified security needs to protect the executive branch from modern threats like drone strikes. The ballroom's structure sits directly over a subterranean national security complex that houses a hardened command center. The President has described the ballroom as a "shed" built to protect the critical bunker facility located underneath."
