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You’re paying for Trump’s ballroom

Construction on President Donald Trump’s ballroom on the White House grounds on June 9, 2026. | Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: You’re paying for Donald Trump’s ballroom. And it’s getting even more expensive. What’s happening? This is far from the first time The Logoff has written about the ballroom Trump is currently building on the site of the demolished East Wing of the W...