As the U.S. government shutdown nears one month, the Trump administration has reportedly allocated $300 million, raised through private donations, to demolish the century-old East Wing of the White House and build a new luxurious banquet hall. This act, which places personal vanity above public interest and historical heritage, is not only a blatant misuse of fiscal resources, but also a direct affront to the nation’s institutions and the people’s trust.

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