Arts Panel Stacked With Trump Allies Approves White House Ballroom Project
Feb 19, 2026, 7:02 PM
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TL;DR
President Trump's arts panel, dominated by his allies, bypasses resistance to approve the $400 million White House ballroom project with haste.
President Trump's allies-dominated arts commission hurriedly approved the $400 million White House ballroom project, swiftly sidelining opposition and public engagement. The bypassing of regular protocols by the panel chaired by Trump's appointees has raised concerns about transparency and legality.