Group 1 - The White House announced a plan to build a new banquet hall at a cost of $200 million, which is seen as a long-desired space for large events by past presidents and officials [2][4] - The new banquet hall will cover 90,000 square feet and accommodate 650 people, located in the East Wing of the White House [4] - The funding for the project has raised questions, with Trump suggesting that part of the costs could come from "Chinese payments" related to trade [10][12] Group 2 - Trump's previous trade policies aimed at reducing reliance on China included plans to impose tariffs, which he claimed would fund American projects, but these costs ultimately fell on American consumers [12][14] - The announcement of the banquet hall comes amid criticism from Democrats, who argue that Trump is prioritizing luxury projects over pressing issues like healthcare for millions of Americans [20][22] - The timing of the announcement is notable, as it follows Trump's criticism of the Federal Reserve's renovation budget of $2.5 billion, highlighting a perceived double standard in his approach to government spending [24][26]
特朗普欲拨2亿装修白宫:这钱中方提供!美民众嘲讽政府不作为
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-05 04:51