Democrats have launched a new line of attack on President Donald Trump.
Now accusing him of “bribery” over his privately funded White House ballroom project. The move comes as President Trump continues upgrading the historic residence to restore its beauty and prestige after years of neglect.
Democrats Target Trump’s New Ballroom Project
President Trump revealed in October that construction had officially begun on a brand-new White House ballroom, estimated at $300 million and funded entirely by private donations. The project required removing the old East Wing, which had become outdated and structurally worn.
Democrats immediately seized on the announcement, claiming that private donors might be seeking influence within the Trump administration. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff were among the first to push the “bribery” narrative—despite the White House voluntarily releasing a donor list in advance.
Big Tech and Defense Donors Spark the Left’s Outrage
Contributions from companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Lockheed Martin sent Democrats into full panic mode. They argue—without evidence—that these organizations might be donating to curry favor with President Trump or to avoid future federal scrutiny.
Warren cited Google’s recent $22 million settlement with President Trump over YouTube’s ban of his account after January 6, suggesting that the company may be trying to win goodwill. Google is also facing a major antitrust case from the Justice Department, giving Democrats yet another excuse to insinuate wrongdoing.
Google did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Democrats Introduce New “Anti-Trump” Donation Restrictions
Democrats quickly rolled out a sweeping bill designed to clamp down on private donations to federal projects. Their proposal includes:
- A ban on donations from anyone deemed to have a “conflict of interest.”
- Restrictions preventing the president, vice president, and their families from soliciting donations.
- Mandatory review from the National Park Service and Office of Government Ethics before donations can be used.
- A ban on recognizing donors publicly.
- A two-year lobbying freeze for anyone who donates.
- A total ban on anonymous donations.
- Strict rules preventing leftover funds from benefiting the president or his family.
Rep. Robert Garcia and Sen. Richard Blumenthal have joined Warren in pushing the legislation, calling Trump’s ballroom a “vanity project” and accusing the administration of creating a “pay-to-play” environment—claims that echo years of partisan attacks.
White House Pushes Back Hard
The Trump administration dismissed the accusations as nothing more than political theater.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle said accusations of corruption are coming from Democrats “determined to attack every improvement President Trump makes to the White House.”
“President Trump is making the White House beautiful and giving it the glory it deserves,” Ingle said. “Only people suffering from advanced Trump Derangement Syndrome would find a problem with that.”
Supporters note that the President has already completed several renovation projects during his second term, including refreshing the Oval Office with gold accents and restoring the Rose Garden to its classical design. The new ballroom is part of that broader effort.
A Familiar Pattern: Attack Trump First, Ask Questions Later
For many Americans—especially older voters who have watched these battles unfold for years—the latest accusation feels like déjà vu. Democrats launch an investigation, claim corruption, and push legislation… only for the allegations to eventually fade away when no evidence emerges.
This time, their focus is on a privately funded renovation meant to make the White House more functional, more secure, and more elegant.
And yet, Democrats are treating it like a federal scandal.
President Trump’s supporters say the attacks only reinforce why the administration has insisted on transparency from the beginning and why voluntary donor disclosures were released months ago.
