‘He lied’: Fury grows over Trump’s White House demolition for $250 million ballroom (video commentary)

10/22/2025

© MSNBC 2025

53 comments

      • I bet you would love it if I stepped away from the table. Do you want to kill me or just kill my opinion? If it is koolaid, it should be easy for you to debunk what I’ve said. I invite you to try Bill.

            • Red, I’m not here to educate you, but it seems you are totally ignoring any lies that have come out of this gangster’s mouth in countless reports that we’ve posted here, not to mention those that are in public domains across the internet, print media, and others. You are a shameful individual, Red. That’s my God’s honest opinion.

              • I’m shameful because Trump lies? So because of politics you and I are at war……but we agree on everything when it comes to Ukraine. Now can you see what I’ve been saying about sticking to Ukraine instead of posting all that other shit that you guys insist on?
                Yet since I have provided us with this website, I still end up being the bad guy. The mob fucking rules doesn’t it?! What I thought was a gift for you guys ended up being a curse….and all because I love Ukraine…I’m shameful……

                  • In reality, I am critical of Trump and hopeful for Ukraine. Therefore, in your eyes, I am to be shamed. Not for loving Ukraine or fighting for Ukraine or offering my own opinion, but because you don’t like my opinion. You are shaming the wrong person. As I’ve said a hundred times, I am critical of Trump just as I was Obama and Biden and yet I was hopeful with each. Apparently you either ignore that fact or you disagree with it too. Ah, the “tolerant” left. Do you want to kill me too?

        • Nobody wants to harm you, Sir Red.

          “the kool-aid” is a reference to Jim Jones and his cult of followers. The “kool-aid” (actually, Flavor Aid) was poisoned. So, asking you to “Put the kool-aid down” is actually an attempt to save you.

          • Just because you are completely intolerant of someone’s else’s opinion does not mean rationale and reason are lost. It means your political religion will not allow you to consider any opinion that you disagree with. In fact, you can’t even recognize my criticisms of Trump or love for Ukraine. I would suggest you spend some time with a bible Bill. Jesus certainly wouldn’t treat His neighbors like you do.

            • Spare me your preaching and the victimhood Sir Red, along with your high horse attitude. I’m fully aware that I fall short of the standard. You say I’m the one being intolerant, yet you blast any notion of dissent, and have even sanitized comments that you disagree with. Political Religion??? I’m not the one whom is a “Christian Nationalist”. I rarely see you criticize dementia Don, and it is well documented your criticisms of previous administrations. If you still believe in free speech and free expression, I will continue to exercise my rights here.

              • I see you usually try to be fair and considerate, that’s why I brought attention to your statement:
                “rationale and reason are lost on you.”
                For the record, I have never “sanitized” any comments. The main reason I opened this site for everyone in 2019 was to get away from the restrictions on Disqus. Getting attacked when I “exercise my rights here” is making me rethink that gift I have given all of you and the service we are giving Ukraine. Maybe I deserve no respect but there is no gratitude for what I’m doing either. Otherwise I would think the benefactors would be a little more tolerant.
                By the way, I do not think you fall short of anything except possibly tolerance and I’m guilty of that too. That’s why I promoted you to Sir Bill a long time ago. How do you think I would feel, being the punching bag in my own gym?

                • Fair point Sir Red, and for the record on this end, even though I’ve been very mad at you sometimes, never wanted to see you dead or wish you evil.

                • One more thing regarding comment sanitization, I’ve seen entire conversations get removed and not to “pending” if not you, who?🤔

                  • Maybe he doesn’t consider removing a post or deleting an entire thread to be “sanitizing a comment”. To me, the latter implies editing the contents of a comment.

                  • And what if the punching bag is already responding? When I see injustice or unfairness, I speak. As should people like you. Do not worry Sir Bill, you guys win. I get attacked when I try to be fair so I will keep quiet. Its sad because the whole reason I got into this was because my wife would not let me go fight. Its been therapeutic since I love Ukraine so much but you guys have worn me down and I’m tired of fighting the hate on my own and trying to unite all of Ukraine’s friends and possible friends. The hate is just too strong for me.

                    • Was it unjust or unfair to post a video that the East Wing of OUR White House was being demolished? Was it fair to say the only people watching it are “TDS patients” or “conspiracy theorists”? How do you see this as “hate” when you get pushback? I take it you have found no other dependable MAGA influencers who are willing to be a Pro-Ukrainian editor…..

    • I agree Red. But to be accurate you need to include Fox in your commentary. Their audience is almost equal. IMO, only certain individuals from the left and right watch those mega media giants.

        • You need to check the facts for accuracy. That’s the BS number put out by Fox, to anyone who is unlikely to question where their data is coming from.

          • I stand corrected. In researching other parties that I don’t consider to be bias, Red you’re closer to the truth than I. Fox is indeed almost 3x MSNBC. I apology for the misinformation.

              • Actually Red you deserve the praise for your perseverance and your speaking up. Yes there are times I believe you’re disrespected but you march on. Love to have a guy like you in my corner. Granted you and I will disagree on Trump but we’re both fanatically pro Ukraine and that won’t change.

    • What are you questioning? He’s on video stating that the new building “won’t interfere with the current building,” but rather, it would “be near it but not touching it.” The demolition shown above shows that that was a lie.

      You can see him stating that at around 22:30 in this video:

  1. Strange that the amount he want’s from the DOJ aka from tax payers is the exact amount estimated for this new ballroom that was neither asked for, nor approved of.

    • I didn’t know he was asking for anything. Last I heard he was getting it from some individuals and companies who feel obliged to kiss his ass.

        • Bill are you always so judgmental when others get such funds. I recall one congress woman in particular entered congress with a buck in her pocket. Years later she and her husband have over 300 million. I’m not saying this is right but right now that’s the way DC works. Trump is despicable but so are the hundreds in Washington.

          • Sir Cap, I’m pissed off at the extent of it from this administration without any accountability. This amounts to bribery on an unheard of scale both from foreign and domestic ass kissers.

          • “I recall one congress woman in particular”

            And who might that be?

            If you’re referring to Nancy Pelosi, her source of wealth is her husband, Paul Pelosi, who founded and runs the venture capital firm Financial Leasing Services, through which he and his wife have amassed a personal fortune of over $200 million.

            Nancy was first elected to Congress in a 1987 special election. Paul Pelosi was already a successful private investor in 1987; their combined net worth was hardly “a buck in her pocket.”

            • Give it a rest please. Your bias or naivety is wreaking. How the hell do you think her husband amassed the fortune without the help of her wife who has no restrictions, unlike regular citizens who would be arrested, on revealing insider information. It’s either bias or naivety.

              • “How the hell do you think her husband amassed the fortune without the help of her wife”

                As I wrote, Paul Pelosi founded and runs a venture capital firm.

                Alfred Lin (Sequoia Capital), has a net worth of approximately $12.6 billion, and John Doerr (Kleiner Perkins), has around $8.7 billion.

                A lot of VC firm founders have gotten a lot richer than Paul Pelosi *without* having a spouse in Congress.

                There’s no *evidence* of any insider trading. There’s just baseless accusations from political opponents who like to point out her net worth, without mentioning that it’s almost all from her husband’s investment firm.

                The World’s Best Venture Capital
                Investors In 2025
                https://www.forbes.com/lists/midas/

                (Note that Paul Pelosi doesn’t crack the top 100.)

    • It’s a freakin tragedy. These asses must get controlled. I pray for a different majority in congress next year.

Enter comments here: