Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) faced widespread criticism and mockery on social media after announcing an investigation into the funding behind President Donald Trump’s new White House ballroom project.

Warren revealed her plans Thursday on X, saying she would examine how the project’s contracts were approved and whether the companies funding the construction had ties to the Trump administration.

Her post came as demolition began on the East Wing to make way for the addition.

“I’ve launched an investigation into the contracting and approval process for the demolition of the White House — and whether the corporate donors funding Trump’s ballroom are seeking favors with the Administration,” Warren wrote.

“The American public deserves answers.”

I’ve launched an investigation into the contracting and approval process for the demolition of the White House—and whether the corporate donors funding Trump’s ballroom are seeking favors with the Administration.

The American public deserves answers. https://t.co/LlQlbJcONF

— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) October 24, 2025

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The ballroom, which will span approximately 9,000 square feet, is projected to cost $300 million.

President Trump has said the project is being funded through private and corporate donations, not taxpayer money.

Warren’s comments echoed broader concerns raised by Senate Democrats, who claim that the donations may present potential ethical conflicts.

“Billionaires and corporations with business in front of the Trump administration are coughing up millions to build Trump’s BALLROOM,” she wrote in a follow-up post.

“What are these companies getting in return?”

FOLLOW THE MONEY: Billionaires and corporations with business in front of the Trump administration are coughing up millions to build Trump’s BALLROOM.

What are these companies getting in return?

I’m pushing for answers. pic.twitter.com/Layqh6eQCY

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) October 24, 2025

A White House spokesperson dismissed Warren’s announcement, arguing that the senator’s priorities were misplaced amid the ongoing government shutdown.

“Democrats are more concerned with President Trump’s historic beautification of the White House than they are for American citizens [who] are hurting because of their reckless government shutdown,” spokesperson Davis Ingle said in a statement to MSNBC.

The ballroom project has been in planning stages for months, with initial approval obtained earlier in the year.

The addition is expected to serve as a permanent venue for official ceremonies, receptions, and state events, replacing temporary structures often used for large gatherings.

Following Warren’s post, critics flooded social media with ridicule and skepticism about the senator’s announcement.

Many users questioned the need for an investigation into a privately funded project and accused her of attempting to score political points.

“So let me get this straight, you are going to use taxpayer money to investigate a privately funded renovation project?” one user wrote in response to Warren’s post.

Others suggested the move was politically motivated, citing the timing of the announcement during the ongoing shutdown.

“If this was such a concern, why now? Why not back in July when it was all made public?” another commenter asked.

“Could it be because back then, you weren’t getting HAMMERED over your shutdown, and you’re now desperately clinging to ANYTHING that might serve as a distraction?”

Some responses mocked Warren directly, referencing her previous controversies.

“Liz wants White House events held in inflatable tents instead of a ballroom because tents remind her of the teepee she grew up in,” one user joked.

Liz wants White House events held in inflatable tents instead of a ballroom because tents remind her of the teepee she grew up in.

— Bad Hombre (@joma_gc) October 24, 2025

Another wrote, “How she launching an investigation? By opening a Google tab?”

“I expect this to go about as well as your ancestry DNA investigation,” another reply read, referencing the senator’s past claims of Native American ancestry.

While Warren’s office has not provided further details on the scope of her inquiry, the announcement has drawn both scrutiny and laughter online.

The White House confirmed that all funding for the ballroom project would come from private donations and emphasized that no taxpayer funds would be used.

Construction on the White House ballroom is expected to continue through early next year, with completion anticipated in mid-2026.

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