In a luxurious event held in the East Room of the White House, President Trump welcomed a myriad of corporate executives and wealthy donors to raise funds for the construction of a new $250 million ballroom. Amidst a government shutdown that has left hundreds of thousands of federal workers unpaid, the dinner attracted attention for its opulence and the high-profile guest list, which included representatives from major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. Critics have raised concerns about the timing and implications of such a lavish fundraiser, questioning the prioritization of renovation projects over pressing national issues.