The Trump Ballroom #360 By Hank Silverberg Commentary There has been a great deal of controversy over the new Trump ballroom about to be constructed where the East Wing of the White House had stood since FDR had it built in 1942. Did Trump get the proper permission to build it? The answer is "no". He didn't feel that was necessary, though many in Washington say that is not the case. And he began the project while Congress is distracted by the government shutdown. What corporations or private individuals are paying the $300 million to construct it? (Despite some claims, Trump is NOT using his own money.) There's a list out now. Take a look: Here's the list of donor...