Trump is giving numerous speeches from his ballroom while Americans suffer from rising prices

Le président américain Donald Trump is criticized for the attention he is giving to his White House ballroom project, while many Americans continue to face severe economic pressure related to rising energy prices and the cost of living.

According to a Reuters investigation, Donald Trump has mentioned the construction of this future presidential reception hall some 40 times this year. The project, intended to become one of the symbols of his second term, is described by his critics as a costly initiative disconnected from the daily concerns of the population.

During a recent speech at the construction site in Washington, Trump asked Americans to be patient with rising gasoline prices. The president defended his political and economic choices while highlighting this architectural project, which he said was intended to modernize and beautify the White House.

Privately and publicly, several Republican allies are concerned that the president is focusing his rhetoric on symbolic projects rather than the economic hardships facing American households. Some party officials believe this strategy could become a political liability in the run-up to the midterm elections.

The ballroom renovation is part of a series of projects that Donald Trump considers part of his presidential legacy. The president wants to leave a lasting mark on the White House and federal institutions, much like the real estate transformations that characterized his career before entering politics.

Critics also denounce the potential cost of the project at a time when inflation continues to erode Americans' purchasing power. Several Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of prioritizing prestige projects while many families struggle to meet everyday expenses.

Despite these criticisms, Donald Trump continues to defend his economic policy and claims that his administration will ultimately lead to lower energy costs and a stronger recovery of the American economy.