All In with Chris Hayes Republicans demand $1B in taxpayer cash for Trump's ballroom
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May 6, 2026 
Cory Booker, U.S. Senator from New Jersey and member of Judiciary and Foreign Relations committees, speaks out against a proposed $1 billion taxpayer-funded ballroom. He also tackles threats to voting rights from gerrymandering and Supreme Court power. Short, sharp takes on Iran escalation risks and the political fallout of lax AI regulation.
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Trump's Ballroom Obsession Versus Voter Hardship
- Donald Trump is singularly focused on building a private ballroom while neglecting voters' economic concerns.
- Chris Hayes contrasts Trump's ballroom obsession with Americans struggling with groceries and rising costs driven partly by foreign policy choices.
Republicans Propose $1B In Public Funding For Ballroom
- House Republicans moved to include a $1 billion allocation tied to Trump's White House ballroom in reconciliation text.
- Chris Hayes notes Trump had promised no taxpayer money and $200 million cost, but Republicans now propose a billion-dollar public sum.
Frame Ballroom Funding As Misplaced Priorities
- Oppose the ballroom funding by highlighting competing public needs and the president's broken promises.
- Cory Booker recommends framing it as a slush fund that diverts money from childcare, drugs, healthcare, and school feeding programs.