Trump Showcases White House Ballroom Plans, Highlights Donor Funding And Military Complex
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President Donald Trump showed off new renderings of the White House ballroom, calling it a long-awaited project and emphasizing that all costs are being covered by himself and private donors, with no government money involved.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump described the ballroom as “the same height as the White House” and said it will accommodate large gatherings, including visits from foreign dignitaries like China’s President Xi. He also noted that a “massive” military complex is being built underneath the ballroom.
The project has faced legal and political hurdles, including a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation alleging that required reviews and public input were bypassed. A federal judge is expected to decide by the end of March whether to issue an injunction to halt construction.
No official completion date has been set, though the White House says it will be finished well before the end of Trump’s term. The ballroom will feature high-grade, bullet-proof glass and a drone-proof roof, the president added.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump described the ballroom as “the same height as the White House” and said it will accommodate large gatherings, including visits from foreign dignitaries like China’s President Xi. He also noted that a “massive” military complex is being built underneath the ballroom.
The project has faced legal and political hurdles, including a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation alleging that required reviews and public input were bypassed. A federal judge is expected to decide by the end of March whether to issue an injunction to halt construction.
No official completion date has been set, though the White House says it will be finished well before the end of Trump’s term. The ballroom will feature high-grade, bullet-proof glass and a drone-proof roof, the president added.
