Trump’s $200M Gold Ballroom Plan Sparks “Let Them Eat Cake” Comparisons Amid Health Cuts
Following the signing of a bill that reduced Medicaid funding, President Trump announced plans for a $200 million, gold-accented ballroom attached to the White House’s East Wing. The timing of this announcement drew significant criticism, with many online users comparing the project to the opulence of Versailles, especially given the simultaneous cuts to healthcare access for millions. Social media was flooded with outrage, including memes referencing the French Revolution and the use of guillotines. The administration downplayed the criticism, insisting the ballroom was a “legacy project” funded by private donors, however, the public’s reaction was largely negative.
John Q. Hosedrinker