Fact Check – Did Hakeem Jeffries claim Trump’s main priority was building a ballroom?

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Claimant: Hakeem Jeffries (D)

Claim: “The Trump administration just declared that erecting a ballroom is the president’s main priority,” rather than issues such as the cost of living and health care.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the ballroom was a top priority for renovations, not overall policy. Jeffries misrepresented her comments as the administration’s broader political agenda.

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Date: 10/30/2025

 

Last Updated on October 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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