White House Ballrooms: Open For Donors, Shut For Workers
The mainstream media will dutifully report Donald Trump’s penchant for hosting glitzy fundraisers, even during government shutdowns that leave federal workers without paychecks, as The Independent highlighted. What often gets lost in the outrage-of-the-day cycle is the consistent messaging: governing is less about public service and more about enriching oneself and one's cohort. This isn't just a
Republican thing; recall the Obama administration's record-breaking Wall Street fundraising after the 2008 bailout, or Biden's similar trajectory. The party in power always finds ways to reward its biggest donors, even as the public watches its essential functions grind to a halt. It's a stark reminder that for the political class, 'fiscal responsibility' is a cudgel for the poor, while campaign
coffers remain endlessly liquid. Apparently, the White House ballroom is only available to those who can afford the entrance fee, regardless of whether the lights are on for everyone else. Priorities, right?