Donald Trump mobilized expansive fundraising after his second-term win, raising nearly $2 billion for political committees, tax-deductible nonprofit projects, and celebratory events.
Trump is aggressively fundraising via MAGA Inc. and nonprofits to finance oversized projects like a $350M ballroom, a $100M Memorial Bridge arch, and White House renovations.
Trump is demolishing the White House East Wing to make way for his ballroom
The White House is demolishing the entire East Wing to build President Trump's $200 million ballroom, citing cost, structural reasons, and enhanced security.
Trump is dangling the idea of government checks to get people to donate to his campaign
Trump's campaign is fundraising by promoting possible DOGE dividend and tariff rebate checks that he is unlikely to deliver and would need Congress to approve.