US Democratic senators accused President Donald Trump of allegedly enriching himself through the construction of a ballroom, where the US leader planned to demolish the East Wing of the White House. About this report Washington Post newspaper.
As stated, at Trump's request, active work is underway to update the decoration and add new elements. The senators said the head of state is raising the funding through the National Mall Trust Fund, which is tax-exempt. However, the structure and terms of contributions through this organization are still unclear.
According to the publication, the vague nature of the plan speaks to concerns that Trump is “selling presidential access to individuals and entities,” including foreign nationals and corporate entities with a vested interest in the administration's actions.
The senators demanded that by November 5, details about the sponsors of the large-scale project be disclosed to them. The newspaper wrote that Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal also sent letters to contractor companies involved in the construction of the hall. In his speech, the politician spoke about the “secret and rapidly changing conditions” of the project.
In October, US President Donald Trump announced the construction of a ballroom in the White House to welcome heads of state and other high-ranking guests. It is expected to spend 300 million USD for these purposes.
Previously, the head of the United States admitted that he decided to update the interior of the White House, allocating his own money, because before the election the condition of the residence did not correspond to its condition. He has moved around a lot from his mansion in Mar-a-Lago.
