White House Ballroom

A Texas-based U.S. attorney has demanded that Sen. Richard Blumenthal preserve records from his probe of donors to the White House ballroom, warning of legal fallout if he refuses.

Aaron Reitz argues the inquiry harasses citizens, and he posted the letter on X. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter backed him, citing First Amendment protections for speech and association.

Blumenthal, the top Democrat on the relevant subcommittee, said the letter won't stop him. He sent back his own demand that Reitz preserve his records, including those tied to writing the letter.

U.S. attorney demands Sen. Richard Blumenthal preserve documents from his inquiry into White House ballroom

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Democrats winning control of Congress could bring much closer examination of Trump's White House ballroom, though construction would not stop right away.

Starting in January, Democrats will be able to run hearings, request records and issue subpoenas over the project's financing. They have already asked Amazon, Apple, Meta and Nvidia, among others, about their contributions.

A lawsuit over the project is still pending, but the Supreme Court let building continue while the case goes forward, and no injunction currently halts it.

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