Política

21 de octubre de 2025

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El presidente Donald Trump ha iniciado la construcción de un nuevo salón de baile en la Casa Blanca, financiado por donantes privados y por él mismo, lo que genera preguntas éticas sobre posibles conflictos de interés.

El presidente Donald Trump ha comenzado la construcción de un nuevo salón de baile en la Casa Blanca de 90,000 pies cuadrados, con un costo estimado de 250 millones de dólares. El proyecto se financia mediante una combinación de fondos personales del presidente y contribuciones de donantes privados, incluyendo grandes corporaciones como Google, Lockheed Martin y Palantir.

El modelo de financiamiento ha generado preocupaciones éticas entre expertos. Richard Painter, ex abogado jefe de ética en la Casa Blanca durante la administración Bush, describió la iniciativa como una "pesadilla ética", expresando su preocupación de que pueda ser percibida como un "esquema de pago por jugar".

Una cena celebrada en la Casa Blanca el 15 de octubre para posibles donantes incluyó a altos ejecutivos de empresas estadounidenses prominentes, entre ellas Blackstone, OpenAI, Microsoft, Coinbase, Palantir, Lockheed Martin, Amazon y Google.

Documentos judiciales revelan que YouTube contribuirá con 22 millones de dólares para el proyecto como parte de un acuerdo con el presidente Trump respecto a una demanda sobre la suspensión de su cuenta tras el motín del 6 de enero de 2021 en el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos.

La Casa Blanca sostiene que el salón de baile servirá a futuras administraciones y enfatiza que la renovación no implicará ningún costo para los contribuyentes estadounidenses. Sin embargo, la magnitud del nuevo salón ha generado inquietudes sobre su posible uso para la recaudación de fondos políticos.

The Trust for the National Mall, una organización sin fines de lucro que colabora con el Servicio de Parques Nacionales, está gestionando las donaciones para la renovación. Aunque la Casa Blanca se ha comprometido a revelar los nombres de los donantes, aún no se ha publicado una lista oficial.

El nuevo salón de baile está destinado a resolver la falta de instalaciones grandes existentes para celebrar cenas de estado y otros eventos, ya que la Casa Blanca suele utilizar una carpa en el césped sur para tales ocasiones.

Fuente

BBC

Primero reportado aquí

La Casa Blanca Inicia la Construcción de un Salón de Baile Financiado Privadamente

19 de septiembre de 2025 • CBS News

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President Donald Trump has commenced construction on a new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, estimated to cost $250 million.

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The project is financed through a combination of the president's personal funds and contributions from private donors, including major corporations such as Google, Lockheed Martin, and Palantir.

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Richard Painter, former chief ethics lawyer in the Bush White House, described the initiative as an 'ethics nightmare,' expressing apprehension that it could be perceived as a 'pay-to-play scheme.'

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A dinner held at the White House on October 15 for potential donors included senior executives from prominent American companies, including Blackstone, OpenAI, Microsoft, Coinbase, Palantir, Lockheed Martin, Amazon, and Google.

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Court documents reveal that YouTube will contribute $22 million toward the project as part of a settlement with President Trump regarding a lawsuit over the suspension of his account following the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

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The White House maintains that the ballroom will serve future administrations and emphasizes that the renovation will not incur any cost to U.S. taxpayers.

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The Trust for the National Mall, a nonprofit organization that collaborates with the National Park Service, is managing the donations for the renovation.

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The new ballroom is intended to address the lack of large existing facilities to hold state dinners and other events, as the White House often uses a tent on the South Lawn for such occasions.

Comienza la Construcción del Salón de Baile de la Casa Blanca Financiado por Donantes en Medio de Preocupaciones Éticas

Fuente

Primero reportado aquí

La Casa Blanca Inicia la Construcción de un Salón de Baile Financiado Privadamente

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President Donald Trump has commenced construction on a new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, estimated to cost $250 million.

The project is financed through a combination of the president's personal funds and contributions from private donors, including major corporations such as Google, Lockheed Martin, and Palantir.

Richard Painter, former chief ethics lawyer in the Bush White House, described the initiative as an 'ethics nightmare,' expressing apprehension that it could be perceived as a 'pay-to-play scheme.'

A dinner held at the White House on October 15 for potential donors included senior executives from prominent American companies, including Blackstone, OpenAI, Microsoft, Coinbase, Palantir, Lockheed Martin, Amazon, and Google.

Court documents reveal that YouTube will contribute $22 million toward the project as part of a settlement with President Trump regarding a lawsuit over the suspension of his account following the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

The White House maintains that the ballroom will serve future administrations and emphasizes that the renovation will not incur any cost to U.S. taxpayers.

The Trust for the National Mall, a nonprofit organization that collaborates with the National Park Service, is managing the donations for the renovation.

The new ballroom is intended to address the lack of large existing facilities to hold state dinners and other events, as the White House often uses a tent on the South Lawn for such occasions.

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Fuente

Primero reportado aquí

La Casa Blanca Inicia la Construcción de un Salón de Baile Financiado Privadamente

Verificación de hechos

President Donald Trump has commenced construction on a new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, estimated to cost $250 million.

The project is financed through a combination of the president's personal funds and contributions from private donors, including major corporations such as Google, Lockheed Martin, and Palantir.

Richard Painter, former chief ethics lawyer in the Bush White House, described the initiative as an 'ethics nightmare,' expressing apprehension that it could be perceived as a 'pay-to-play scheme.'

A dinner held at the White House on October 15 for potential donors included senior executives from prominent American companies, including Blackstone, OpenAI, Microsoft, Coinbase, Palantir, Lockheed Martin, Amazon, and Google.

Court documents reveal that YouTube will contribute $22 million toward the project as part of a settlement with President Trump regarding a lawsuit over the suspension of his account following the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

The White House maintains that the ballroom will serve future administrations and emphasizes that the renovation will not incur any cost to U.S. taxpayers.

The Trust for the National Mall, a nonprofit organization that collaborates with the National Park Service, is managing the donations for the renovation.

The new ballroom is intended to address the lack of large existing facilities to hold state dinners and other events, as the White House often uses a tent on the South Lawn for such occasions.

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