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CNN montage of Trump saying he and private donors are going to pay for the ballroom, followed by clips of him lying about the cost: "$250 million... about $300 million... approximately 400 million." Now taxpayers are going to get a bill for $1 billion.

This is the question worth asking every time a story like this comes out: if there’s no money for your health care, your kids’ schools, or the programs your family depends on, where is it going?      The Trump Administration just paid $17.4 million to fix two decorative fountains outside the White House. Three years ago, the same job was estimated at $3.3 million.       And guess what? The construction company that got the contract is the same one building Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, and they got it without any competitive bidding whatsoever. The contract wasn’t even posted publicly, as required by federal law.      So how do you get from $3.3 million to $17.4 million? They added 27% for inflation. Then they added another 24% for inflation again. Then they tacked on additional charges that federal contracting experts said they had never seen before in their careers.      And the justification for bypassing the normal bidding process entirely? The fountains needed to be ready for America’s 250th anniversary. It’s worth noting that these fountains haven’t worked for nearly a decade. If the repairs were truly that urgent, why are they only fixing them now, and why are taxpayers footing a surcharge for the rush?      You are paying for this.   nytimes.com/2026/04/25/us/…

@atrupar @SecDuffy Loss of jobs and one less competitor for among airlines. Thanks to @POTUS.

Sean Duffy on Spirit Airlines: "I think it's important to talk about why we are here today. Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg ... "

@Acyn @MeidasTouch Says the guy with the low-IQ math skills.

Trump says anyone running for president should take a cognitive exam because you could end being stuck with a moron for years. “I mean, you get a guy who gets in there, he's got a good line of crap. He gets in and all of a sudden you're stuck with a man who's a moron”

DOJ says it is taking on political violence with its new indictment of James Comey. Meanwhile, DOJ is also seeking to vacate the seditious conspiracy conviction of Stewart Rhodes, who said “We should have brought rifles…I'd hang fuckin' Pelosi from the lamppost."

I resigned as U.S. Ambassador Ukraine when Trump kept siding with Putin over our democratic partner. Now, my successor is doing the same. I knew I had to speak out and run for office because siding with dictators is just not who we are.

That’s correct! Any questions??

PETE HEGSETH: “We took out Iran’s nuclear capabilities last year. This war wasn’t started because they were close to getting nuclear weapons, it started because they still had nuclear ambitions.” Hegseth accidentally tells congress that Iran posed no imminent threat to America.

@VolodyaTretyak Temporary

What is the name of such interior style? 🤔

When Donald Trump heard Robert Mueller had died he posted “Good, I’m glad he’s dead” When Donald Trump heard Robert Reiner had been brutally murdered along with his wife in his own home… Trump said “I bet he died because he had Trump Derangement Syndrome” When Donald Trump heard Paul Pelosi had been savagely attacked with a hammer, his skull fractured and almost died… Trump got on stage, mocked the attack and everyone laughed. Donald Trump accused 5 Congressional Democrats of Treason… Trump said they should be “Put to Dearth” Donald Trump accused his hand picked Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Mark Milley of treason… Trump said General Milley should be executed. Trump encouraged his followers to attack the Capitol on January 6th and overturn the election results. His supporters attacked the Capitol, built a Gallow and looked to execute Mike Pence and Nancy Pelosi. Trump stood by for 186 Minutes and let the violence ensue. Hundreds of Capitol Police Officers were injured. 4 Capitol Police Officers Died. Trump has encouraged his supporters to “Knock the hell out of them” referencing protestors at his rallies. Trump even stated he pay their legal fees. This is the same motherfucker calling for the firing of Jimmy Kimmel because of a comedy skit. The same motherfucker who just had James Comey arrested for posting a meme on Twitter. If anyone needs to tone down the rhetoric. It’s this piece of shit.

@MeidasTouch @doggintrump How about Bezos too. Amazon carries all kinds of merchandise with 8647 as well as 8646.

When can we expect the indictment?

He did it politely and diplomatically but King Charles just reminded Congress: • NATO was there for USA after 9/11 • British Troops did fight in Afghanistan • Ukraine needs our help now • executive power must be subject to checks & balances • ice-caps are melting • America’s natural wonders need protecting

@Katelyn_Caralle Thankfully, the Trump version is optional.

SCOOP — The State Department is unveiling a limited-edition passport redesign for America250 featuring images of Donald Trump, the Declaration of Independence and the founding fathers. Take a look:

@glenn_tunes As well as the long list of Trump’s lies, inappropriate statements, corruption

AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT FINDS IT FUCKING INSANE THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE US GOVERNMENT IS ACTUALLY TRYING TO PUNISH A COMEDIAN FOR TELLING A JOKE, BUT NOT THE PRESIDENT FOR TERRORIZING THE WORLD AND THREATENING TO DEMOLISH AN ENTIRE CIVILIZATION 🤷 RIDICULOUS 🤡

@SenFettermanPA Trump needs to keep his promise to privately fund it.

We were there front and center. That venue wasn’t built to accommodate an event with the line of succession for the U.S. government. After witnessing last night, drop the TDS and build the White House ballroom for events exactly like these.

@JoJoFromJerz That’s what it sounds like. When referencing the agent who was saved as a result of his bullet-proof vest, the reports have consistently omitted stating that he was shot by Allen.

Wait a minute — is it true that the WHCA dinner shooter didn’t actually discharge his weapon?

He never had the money to pay for the ballroom. It was always a scam. We were always going to have to pay for it. They were just waiting for the right moment to hit us with the bill. This is now the time.

@WhiteHouse How about thoughts and prayers instead.

Build the White House Ballroom.

@bellicose5468 @PressSec His threat to start bombing if Iran did not make a deal by the time the ceasefire ended. No negotiations and a stalemate in the strait.

@Modr8_1104 @PressSec Walking back what?

Iran Sorely Miscalculated "Iran’s decades-long bluff—built on terror proxies, nuclear brinkmanship, and Western appeasement—collapsed the moment it faced direct force and a changed geopolitical landscape." amgreatness.com/2026/04/23/how…

@JamesMa67136539 @PressSec He threatened to start bombing the hell out of them if a deal wasn’t made before the ceasefire ended.

@Modr8_1104 @PressSec Walking back? He just authorized the US Navy to shoot down and sink all the smaller Iranian boats that are placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz.