Donald Trump's White House construction project becomes campaign issue

Democrats are utilizing President Donald Trump's decision to demolish the White House East Wing and replace it with a new ballroom as a central theme in midterm election campaigns. An analysis indicates that Democrats have spent at least $1.8 million on advertisements targeting this construction project.

Significant spending has been directed toward congressional races in Pennsylvania and New York, as well as the gubernatorial race in Florida. For instance, Democratic candidate Blake Gendebien in New York's 21st Congressional District has spent $740,000 on advertisements that contrast the high costs of the ballroom project with the rising cost of food for citizens.