Trump’s childish defense of hugely unpopular money-grab falls flat

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President Donald Trump looks towards the demolished East Wing of the White House, the future site of Trump's ballroom, at the White House in Washington, D.C., January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

President Donald Trump looks towards the demolished East Wing of the White House, the future site of Trump's ballroom, at the White House in Washington, D.C., January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Thomas Kika
May 07, 2026 | 01:54PM ETTrump