At a time when Americans are struggling to put food on the table, Republicans say let them eat cake and demand American taxpayers bill Trump a passenger. Dallas. While they're at it, keep in mind Donald Trump said just a few months ago that, quote, not one penny is being used from the federal government for the ballroom. Not one penny, said Trump. Well, give me a break. He's put a billion dollars in the budget for it. (01:23–01:31)
CLAIM
Asserts that Trump claimed no federal funds would be used for the ballroom.
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