Scott told NBC News on Monday evening that the project should be paid for with private funding only.
“I don’t know why you would do it” with taxpayer money “if it’s all funded,” Scott told NBC News.
President Trump initially planned to pay for the construction of the ballroom, which will replace the White House’s former East Wing, with private donations.
The South Carolina Republican said taxpayers should pay for the infrastructure and donors could pay for decor and furnishings.
“Private donations can be used but I think they should be used for buying [fine] china and stuff like that.”.
Graham added that he talked to Trump about the proposal on Sunday and said the White House supports it.
“I’m convinced that had there been a presidential ballroom adjacent to the White House, the guy would have never gotten in. »