Billionaires Feted While You Get to Pay for the New Ballroom
Former President Trump is reportedly hosting Stephen Schwarzman (Blackstone Inc.), Harold Hamm (Continental Resources Inc.), and the Winklevoss twins (crypto) at the White House, ostensibly to showcase a new ballroom. This isn't just a friendly reunion; it’s a high-stakes fundraising and influence peddling event. Schwarzman, for instance, has pledged significant financial support to Trump’s
current campaign, with reports indicating he's committing 'eight figures' (Politico, May 2024). Hamm was a top economic advisor in Trump's first term. These gatherings aren't about infrastructure; they're about the transactional nature of American politics, where access buys influence. We're told this is about admiring architecture – a new White House ballroom, no less – when it's clearly about
securing the financial architecture of a presidential campaign. One might wonder if the general public will get to see this magnificent new ballroom, or if it's reserved exclusively for those who can cut a seven-figure check. The 'common folk' get 'trickle-down economics'; the ultra-wealthy get private White House dinners. It’s certainly a unique way to 'Make America Great Again' – for a select,
incredibly rich few.