On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) escalated his criticism of President Donald Trump, accusing him of prioritizing wealthy Americans and luxury spending over everyday needs.

Schumer Targets Trump Over Wealth

In a post on X, Schumer alleged that Trump “wasn’t satisfied with forcing Americans to foot the bill for a war they do not want,” and claimed he “cut a trillion dollars in tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires.”

He also criticized a reported plan to spend $400 million to build a gilded White House ballroom.

“Now, he also wants Americans to pay $400 million to build a gilded WH ballroom, not for you, but for him and his billionaire buddies,” Schumer wrote.

He added, “Trump and his cronies know no shame,” intensifying his attack on the former president and his allies.

In a separate post, Schumer focused on economic pressures facing households.

“Americans are working longer hours just to keep up with rent, groceries, and bills,” he wrote.

He added, “Instead of helping them, Republicans are planning to use $400 MILLION in taxpayer dollars to fund Trump’s gilded ballroom.”

Schumer concluded, “This is exactly where their priorities lie.”

White House did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comments.

DOJ Urged Withdrawal Of Lawsuit Over $400 Million WH Ballroom

On Sunday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said it was “time to build the ballroom” and gave the National Trust for Historic Preservation a deadline to withdraw its legal challenge.

He argued that the lawsuit was based on expected objections to the redesign and was insufficient to halt construction of a more secure presidential facility.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) supported the proposal, saying a White House ballroom would improve national security by giving the Secret Service a more controlled space.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) also weighed in, criticizing the use of off-site venues like the Hilton Hotel for sensitive government events and urging support for the ballroom project to avoid partisan disputes.

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