Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise defended Trump amid backlash over the White House demolition as Americans struggle with rising costs. Of course, Trump needs his tacky ballroom so he can do his little fist-y dance. Scalise says it’s being funded privately, though he didn’t mention that the individuals forking over $250 million for the vanity project are buying access to the White House. A pledge form suggested that donors could be eligible for “recognition” for their contributions.
“And not only did he say we were going to build a great ballroom that we can host these events, he funded it privately,” Scalise said. “He put up some of his own money, and you would think, well, gee whiz, at least they can agree to that. They don’t even, it’s not even taxpayer money. It’s going to be a permanent renovation that’ll enhance the White House for all future presidents.”
“What does every Democrat say?” he continued. “They say no to that. They say no to everything he does because they just are angry about the results of the election from last year.”
“They’re upset with the American people because the American people said we want somebody who’s going to wake up every day and say, how can I solve Middle East peace?” he said. “I’m not going to take no for an answer. I’m not going to take the old failed ways of doing it for an answer. I’m going to figure out a way to go do it, and he does.”
