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The National Mall Trust withheld funding details for Trump’s White House ballroom, sparking bipartisan concern over transparency and the project’s impact.
The Trust for the National Mall declined to provide detailed information to Democratic senators about its role in funding President Trump’s White House ballroom, citing donor privacy, despite concerns over potential influence peddling and the project’s impact on the National Mall’s historic landscape.
The trust stated it is not soliciting funds or involved in the ballroom’s planning, though major corporations like Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Comcast have contributed.
The project, which involves demolishing the East Wing and Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, has drawn public opposition, with polls showing most Americans oppose it.
Critics question the necessity, safety, and transparency of the demolition, citing potential health risks and lack of public input.
Senators called the trust’s response inadequate and pledged to continue demanding accountability, warning the project threatens its bipartisan reputation.
The National Park Service did not comment.
El National Mall Trust ocultó detalles de financiamiento para el salón de baile de la Casa Blanca de Trump, lo que provocó preocupación bipartidista sobre la transparencia y el impacto del proyecto.