Hillary Clinton Attacks Donald Trump’s Privately Funded White House Ballroom Project

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to build a new ballroom at the White House, calling it an act of destruction despite the project being entirely privately funded and costing taxpayers nothing, as reported by Fox News.

Clinton took aim at the project on Tuesday, posting on X that “it’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.”

Her post included a screenshot of a Washington Post article titled, “White House begins demolishing East Wing Facade to build Trump’s ballroom,” along with a photo of demolition work.

It’s not his house.

It’s your house.

And he’s destroying it. pic.twitter.com/YchFF5U1nO

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 21, 2025

The ballroom project, which began construction on Monday, is designed to modernize the East Wing of the White House and add a new event space capable of hosting state functions and diplomatic gatherings.

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According to the White House, the initiative will not use any public funds and is fully financed through private donations.

“I am pleased to announce that ground has been broken on the White House grounds to build the new, big, beautiful White House Ballroom,” President Trump said on Truth Social.

“Completely separate from the White House itself, the East Wing is being fully modernized as part of this process and will be more beautiful than ever when it is complete!”

“For more than 150 years, every President has dreamt about having a Ballroom at the White House to accommodate people for grand parties, State Visits, etc. I am honored to be the first President to finally get this much-needed project underway — with zero cost to the American Taxpayer!”

Trump added. “The White House Ballroom is being privately funded by many generous Patriots, Great American Companies, and, yours truly. This Ballroom will be happily used for generations to come!”

“I am pleased to announce that ground has been broken on the White House grounds to build the new, big, beautiful White House Ballroom… The White House Ballroom is being privately funded by many generous Patriots, Great American Companies, and, yours truly.” – President Trump pic.twitter.com/GibeLevvFP

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 20, 2025

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in July that the ballroom will cost approximately $200 million and span 90,000 square feet. The space will accommodate up to 650 seated guests and allow the United States to host major events without temporary tents.

“The White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders in other countries without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building’s entrance,” Leavitt said. “The new ballroom will be a much-needed and exquisite addition.”

Several Democrats joined Clinton in denouncing the project. New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim posted a photo of his family near the construction site, writing, “We didn’t need a billionaire-funded ballroom to celebrate America. Disgusting what Trump is doing.”

I wanted to share this photo of my family standing by a historic part of the White House that was just torn down today by Trump. We didn’t need a billionaire-funded ballroom to celebrate America. Disgusting what Trump is doing. https://t.co/z162LwCQfg pic.twitter.com/vetx0GsZYL

— Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) October 20, 2025

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren also took to X, writing, “Oh you’re trying to say the cost of living is skyrocketing? Donald Trump can’t hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.”

Oh you’re trying to say the cost of living is skyrocketing?

Donald Trump can’t hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom. https://t.co/bU2up8jGtY

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) October 21, 2025

Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta added, “Republican math. Can afford: Trump ballroom, $40 billion Argentina bailout, massive tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. Can’t afford: health care for Americans, SNAP for struggling Americans, tax relief for middle class families.”

Republican math.

Can afford: Trump ballroom, $40 Billion Argentina bailout, massive tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires

Can’t afford: health care for Americans, SNAP for struggling Americans, tax relief for middle class families.

— Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (@malcolmkenyatta) October 20, 2025

The ballroom project follows several high-profile renovations under the Trump administration, including an overhaul of the White House Rose Garden and the installation of two 88-foot-tall American flags on the White House lawn, both completed without taxpayer expense.

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