robosmith Posted June 2 Report Posted June 2 Trump's Ballroom Bites the Dust, Thune Quote The $1 billion taxpayer-funded security proposal for President Trump's White House ballroom is dead in the Senate after facing fierce pushback from GOP lawmakers. Senate Majority Leader John Thune pulled the funding from the chamber's border package, prompting Trump to demand the firing of the Senate parliamentarian. [1, 2, 3, 4] Here is a breakdown of what happened: The Funding Struck Down: Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that the $1 billion Secret Service security package (which included $200 million directly tied to the East Wing Modernization) violated strict budget reconciliation rules. [1, 2] GOP Rebellion: Even before the rules were enforced, lawmakers—including Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)—balked at funding a gilded banquet hall while Americans struggled with basic economic affordability, leaving the proposal far short of the 50 votes needed. [1, 2] Thune Under Pressure: Trump privately vented to Thune and demanded he fire the parliamentarian over the ruling, but Thune refused. Republicans subsequently abandoned the ballroom language in the broader immigration bill. [1, 2, 3] Trump's Response: Trump has defended the 90,000-square-foot project, stating that he and private donors will entirely fund the ballroom construction as a "gift" to the country, separating it from the blocked federal security funds. [1, 2] To see more on the legal and political battles surrounding the construction of the White House ballroom: For a look at the ongoing historic preservation lawsuits halting construction of the ballroom: 2:51 Historic preservation group sues Trump over White House ... CBS News YouTube · Dec 12, 2025 For insights on the recent court injunction halting further construction on the East Wing site: 1:01 A judge just HALTED construction on Trump's White House ... Sen. Adam Schiff YouTube · Mar 31, 2026 To learn more about Donald Trump's original vision for the ballroom and his defense of the project: 2:59 Donald Trump Defends White House Ballroom Project In DC CNBC-TV18 YouTube · May 21, 2026 Quote
Gaétan Posted June 2 Report Posted June 2 He worships the golden calf: The people said to Aaron, ‘Make us a god who will go before us…’ Aaron took the gold from their hands, shaped it with a tool, and made it into a molten calf. They said, ‘Israel, this is your god who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.’ Aaron built an altar in front of it… and the people ate, drank, and gave themselves over to debauchery.” This is the passage people refer to when they say, ‘He worships the golden calf,’ meaning he worships money, wealth, or material power instead of God. Quote
John Johnston Posted June 2 Report Posted June 2 It's, it's a Ballroom blitz... And Trumps Eye's are as Orange as the sun... Quote
Gaétan Posted Thursday at 02:51 AM Report Posted Thursday at 02:51 AM (edited) “It was built so they could indulge in their vices Aaron built an altar in front of it… and the people ate, drank, and gave themselves over to debauchery.” Edited Thursday at 03:30 AM by Gaétan Quote
Deluge Posted Friday at 05:39 PM Report Posted Friday at 05:39 PM On 6/1/2026 at 8:49 PM, Gaétan said: He worships the golden calf: The people said to Aaron, ‘Make us a god who will go before us…’ Aaron took the gold from their hands, shaped it with a tool, and made it into a molten calf. They said, ‘Israel, this is your god who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.’ Aaron built an altar in front of it… and the people ate, drank, and gave themselves over to debauchery.” This is the passage people refer to when they say, ‘He worships the golden calf,’ meaning he worships money, wealth, or material power instead of God. Gaytan thinks goat worship is where it's at. Quote
Nefarious Banana Posted Saturday at 04:56 AM Report Posted Saturday at 04:56 AM Donny Demento's not looking too healthy these days. Dancing to the 'Village People' in his own ballroom just might not happen. Oh well . . . . Quote
Nationalist Posted Saturday at 01:57 PM Report Posted Saturday at 01:57 PM Not to worry. The ballroom will be built. 1 Quote Its so lonely in m'saddle since m'horse died.
robosmith Posted Saturday at 05:08 PM Author Report Posted Saturday at 05:08 PM 3 hours ago, Nationalist said: Not to worry. The ballroom will be built. You better buy a tux in case you're invited. LMAO 1 Quote
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