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Igel

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9. Missed where Congress funded it.

Reply to JPK (Original post)

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 08:15 PM

Jul 2

But donations for the thing went to the Trust for the National Mall, which has been around for a while and was set up specifically to allow donations for public projects that other entities had reviewed and approved.

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So, if Trump is using $500 million taxpayer dollars [View all] JPK Jul 2 OP

Where do you think? Bettie Jul 2 #1

I think you are probably correct. kentuck Jul 2 #2

I understand his PAC is still refusing to donate money to help Republicans in the 2026 elections. Midnight Writer Jul 2 #8

Ever play Three Card Monte? C_U_L8R Jul 2 #3

Used to buy Trump coins Johonny Jul 2 #4

His bank in Qatar gab13by13 Jul 2 #5

"Private donations will pay for the Ballroom" is Trump's latest version of "Mexico will pay for the Wall." sop Jul 2 #6

I dunno! Kid Berwyn Jul 2 #7

Missed where Congress funded it. Igel Jul 2 #9