Newsom Mocks Trump’s Ballroom Construction During Shutdown
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump for continuing ballroom construction during a government shutdown. Newsom’s office shared an image of Trump with Marie Antoinette’s face, highlighting the contrast between the president’s lavish spending and potential cuts to public services. Despite the shutdown, a White House official confirmed that the $200 million expansion, privately funded by donors, will proceed. Companies like Google, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Palantir are reportedly contributing to the project.