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The online version of NBC News’ newsletter “From the Politics Desk” discusses potential Democratic plans for repurposing a ballroom President Donald Trump is building, if they regain the White House in 2028. Various proposed ideas include converting the ballroom into a museum focused on “corruption and autocracy”, using the space also to showcase exhibits related to U.S. democracy, or even tearing it down. The newsletter also covers other political topics, including the status of politics around healthcare following the government shutdown, and reader questions on redistricting.
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Online version of From the Politics Desk delivers NBC News Politics team’s insights from the White House, Capitol Hill and campaign trail.
Today, Peter Nicholas discusses Democrats’ plan for Trump’s ballroom if they reclaim the White House in 2028. Kristen Welker explores the politics of health care post-shutdown. Also, exploring this week’s reader question on redistricting.
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Democrats and Trump’s Ballroom
By Peter Nicholas
The East Wing that Trump tore down last month stood for decades. The new ballroom might be gone soon after its inauguration, dependent on the 2028 presidential race outcome.
A Democratic president may face pressure to repurpose the ballroom linked to Trump. Democratic lawmakers are brainstorming ideas to repurpose the space. The $300 million ballroom could potentially perform a function Trump didn’t intend.
Proposals include:
Convert it into a museum: Saikat Chakrabarti, running for Nancy Pelosi’s seat, suggests turning the ballroom into a Smithsonian-run museum spotlighting corruption and autocracy.
A hybrid model: Rep. Jamie Raskin envisions a model displaying exhibits related to U.S. democracy while accommodating dinner guests.
Let the people decide: Rep. Ro Khanna believes Americans should decide the ballroom’s future.
Get rid of it: Some prefer to remove the ballroom entirely.
Post-shutdown Health Care Battle
Analysis by Kristen Welker
Following the government shutdown, President Trump reiterated his call for turning Obamacare subsidies into direct payments. This is his latest attempt to define his party’s health care plan.
Despite GOP’s control over Washington, they’ve yet to provide an alternative health care plan.
This highlights the political challenges the GOP faces ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Voters highlighted affordability and the economy as major concerns in recent elections. It remains to be seen how Republicans respond.
I’ll discuss this Sunday on “Meet the Press” with Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.
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