Let's face it: there's no good reason to deny the construction of the ballroom.

[Churchill]

The ballroom will be built eventually.

Why does a man with no balls need a ballroom?

 

[Hollie]

Is there a publicly available audit of the donations so we know who gave money, what it's going to pay for, and what will happen to any money left over?

Remember the enormous budget for the inaugurations and how millions went unaccounted for? Of course you don't. You folks have no memory of such things.

What Happened to the Surplus Funds From Trump’s Inauguration?​

What Happened to the Surplus Funds From Trump’s Inauguration? - Public Citizen

What Should Be a Significant Surplus Remains Unaccounted For

www.citizen.org

The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee reported taking in nearly $245.3 million and refunding a little more than $6 million in donations. In all, about 60% of the committee’s money came from more than 130 seven-figure donations, underscoring the outsize role of deep-pocketed interests in underwriting the glitzy events that swirl around inaugurations.

Sunday marked 90 days since the inauguration, the legal deadline for the inaugural committee to disclose its donations of $200 or more to federal regulators. But its report to the Federal Election Commission offers only a partial picture because it does not have to detail how it spent the money or what it intends to do with any leftover contributions.

An inaugural committee spokesperson did not respond to an inquiry Sunday about the spending and the size of leftover contributions.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/20/politics/trump-inaugural-committee-fundraising-total

'$1 billion disaster': Here's what FEC filings show about Harris campaign's 3 month spending spree

Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign burned through more than $1 billion in only three months and is reportedly $20 million in debt as the team faces criticism for its spending habits.

www.foxnews.com

Vice President Kamala Harris’ failed presidential campaign spent more than $1 billion in three months, highlighted by several expenditures that have drawn intense criticism, including spending on celebrity influencers, radical activist groups and private jets.

FEC filings show the Harris campaign made two $500,000 payments to Oprah Winfrey’s production company, first reported by the Washington Examiner, on Oct. 15, a month after Winfrey appeared with Harris at a town hall event and weeks before Oprah was on stage with Harris at a Philadelphia rally before election day.

 

[Concerned American]

Is there a publicly available audit of the donations so we know who gave money, what it's going to pay for, and what will happen to any money left over?

Last week, you were whining that you were shown no permits. When you were put in your place for not being in the loop, now you want to know where 'any excess' goes. Like the airplane from the ME, it belongs to the US--not the potus, moron. I am sure every penny is accounted for -- not only for the country's benefit but for THE DONORS. Do you actually think they aren't watching this like a hawk. SMFH.

 

[berg80]

You lost….

The country loses when its prez is involved in grifting............and a faction of gullible rubes is okay with it.

 

[berg80]

I am sure every penny is accounted for

The Key Details

• The Plan: The plane is a gift to the Department of Defense (DoD), not to Trump personally, and will be retrofitted with security measures.
• Personal Use Claims: Reports and ethics experts have raised concerns that the plane is intended to be transferred to Trump's presidential library foundation upon his departure from office in January 2029, allowing him to use it as a private citizen.

 

[Hollie]

The country loses when its prez is involved in grifting............and a faction of gullible rubes is okay with it.

Hence, the democrat party. Biden and his crime family syndicate, masters at grifting from China and Ukraine,

 

[berg80]

Last week, you were whining that you were shown no permits. When you were put in your place for not being in the loop, now you want to know where 'any excess' goes. Like the airplane from the ME, it belongs to the US--not the potus, moron. I am sure every penny is accounted for -- not only for the country's benefit but for THE DONORS. Do you actually think they aren't watching this like a hawk. SMFH.

AI Overview

As of summer 2025, the U.S. government accepted a Boeing 747-8 luxury jet from Qatar, and while the aircraft itself was donated, the U.S. Air Force is expected to spend at least $400 million in taxpayer money to retrofit and secure it. [1, 2]
Some reports suggest the final cost could reach up to $1 billion due to the extensive work required to turn the "flying palace" into a secure Air Force One, which involves stripping the plane down to its frame.

 

[Hollie]

The Key Details

• The Plan: The plane is a gift to the Department of Defense (DoD), not to Trump personally, and will be retrofitted with security measures.
• Personal Use Claims: Reports and ethics experts have raised concerns that the plane is intended to be transferred to Trump's presidential library foundation upon his departure from office in January 2029, allowing him to use it as a private citizen.

What “reports and ethics experts”?

 

[rightwinger]

Doesn’t really matter what Trump does.

The next Democratic President will just tear down the Ballroom and replace it with something that is useful

 

[berg80]

The horror!

What Will It Cost to Renovate the ‘Free’ Air Force One? Don’t Ask.​

To hide the cost of renovating the plane Qatar donated to President Trump, the Air Force appears to have tucked it inside an over-budget, behind-schedule nuclear modernization program.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/us/politics/air-force-one-trump-cost.html

The truly frightening thing is trumples have wiped this stuff from their memories.

 

[Hollie]

AI Overview

As of summer 2025, the U.S. government accepted a Boeing 747-8 luxury jet from Qatar, and while the aircraft itself was donated, the U.S. Air Force is expected to spend at least $400 million in taxpayer money to retrofit and secure it. [1, 2]
Some reports suggest the final cost could reach up to $1 billion due to the extensive work required to turn the "flying palace" into a secure Air Force One, which involves stripping the plane down to its frame.

AI Overview
The total cost to build two new Air Force One aircraft (VC-25B) is estimated to exceed $5 billion to $6 billion, representing a massive budget overrun from the original 2018 $3.9 billion contract. These costs include modifying two Boeing 747-8 jets, specialized military communication systems, medical facilities, and secure hangar construction

 

[Hollie]

Doesn’t really matter what Trump does.

The next Democratic President will just tear down the Ballroom and replace it with something that is useful

Of course you know that because Cackles Harris told you.

 

[22lcidw]

Building a big, ugly Victorian ballroom for nobles in a place meant to serve the people seems in poor taste

Your Progressive Communist elites use those same types of structures for their opulent self-gratitude get togethers. A military A 10 strafing with air fighters support of the Hollywood areas will end the traitorous entertainment wing of the true fascism.

 

[22lcidw]

I see a silver lining!

Bet you didn't have that on your bingo card.

That may make Maryland red again.

 

[Hollie]

What Will It Cost to Renovate the ‘Free’ Air Force One? Don’t Ask.​

To hide the cost of renovating the plane Qatar donated to President Trump, the Air Force appears to have tucked it inside an over-budget, behind-schedule nuclear modernization program.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/us/politics/air-force-one-trump-cost.html

The truly frightening thing is trumples have wiped this stuff from their memories.

The really stupid leftists don’t understand the numbers involved.

Trump's new Air Force One jet from Boeing is delayed again

The U.S. Air Force said on Friday the delivery of the first of two new Air Force One jets from Boeing has been delayed by another year to mid-2028.

www.cnbc.com

The U.S. Air Force said on Friday the delivery of the first of two new Air Force One jets from Boeing has been delayed by another year to mid-2028, the latest in a series of delays.

 

[Yarddog]

Have you talked to all 380 million of them?

he clearly hears their voices.. I would say yes.

 

[jknowgood]

There's already a presidential bunker under the white house. Remember when he went down there because there were protesters outside?

You mean the ones that were throwing malatov cocktails at the White House and tried to burn down an historic church across the street? You mean that protest?

 

[Concerned American]

The Key Details

• The Plan: The plane is a gift to the Department of Defense (DoD), not to Trump personally, and will be retrofitted with security measures.
• Personal Use Claims: Reports and ethics experts have raised concerns that the plane is intended to be transferred to Trump's presidential library foundation upon his departure from office in January 2029, allowing him to use it as a private citizen.

LOL, RAISED CONCERNS? Once again, you're howling at the moon. You raise multiple concerns daily, and the vast majority are unfounded. Try again Bug.

AI Overview

As of summer 2025, the U.S. government accepted a Boeing 747-8 luxury jet from Qatar, and while the aircraft itself was donated, the U.S. Air Force is expected to spend at least $400 million in taxpayer money to retrofit and secure it. [1, 2]
Some reports suggest the final cost could reach up to $1 billion due to the extensive work required to turn the "flying palace" into a secure Air Force One, which involves stripping the plane down to its frame.

Expected to? By who? Some reports? From who? Put your tin hat back on moron.

 

[jacksonlamb]

Nah. You TDSers are the only ones twisting your own panties over this.

You TDSers are stumbling around trying to defend felon47.

 

[jacksonlamb]

It will be used. By every President to come after

Not a chance.