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Fact Check: Did Karoline Leavitt Say 'the Ballroom Is Really the President's Main Priority'?

By Bryan Chai October 25, 2025 at 6:30am

As the Democrat-induced government shutdown trudges into another full day, angry constituents are understandably asking their political leaders where their priorities are.

And if you listen to those Democrats, you’ve no doubt heard this one: President Donald Trump’s “main priority” is the forthcoming presidential ballroom that will replace the dilapidated East Wing.

But that’s not just them saying that.

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Democratic Party, Democrats, Donald Trump, Government shutdown, Karoline Leavitt, White House

Bryan Chai

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Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics.

Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics. He graduated with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona. He is an avid fan of sports, video games, politics and debate.

Birthplace

Hawaii

Education

Class of 2010 University of Arizona. BEAR DOWN.

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Languages Spoken

English, Korean

Topics of Expertise

Sports, Entertainment, Science/Tech