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Trump’s Plan for White House Ballroom Sparks Outrage From His Critics
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AUG 1 – The 90,000-square-foot ballroom will triple event capacity to 650 guests and is funded by Trump and private donors, aiming to eliminate the need for outdoor tents at state functions.
- On July 31, the White House announced a $200 million project to construct a large new ballroom near the East Wing, with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt providing details about the plan.
- This project fulfills President Trump's longstanding plan to build a spacious ballroom that significantly expands the East Room’s current 200-person capacity and reflects his ambition to make a notable addition to the White House residence.
- The new ballroom will cover approximately 90,000 square feet with seating for 650 guests and aims to host major functions without the need for exterior tents.
- Critics, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and CNN commentators, highlighted the $200 million cost as out of touch amid economic challenges like low job growth and rising living costs.
- Construction is scheduled to start in September and is expected to finish well before Trump's term ends in January 2029, suggesting a significant physical and symbolic alteration to the White House.
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Donald Trump held numerous meetings at the White House this summer: with foreign delegations closing trade deals, Cabinet members planning a government overhaul, and industry executives seeking tariff relief. But amid those diverse audiences, the president also found time for discussions of a different nature. In recent weeks, Trump has brought together officials with various responsibilities on the White House cam…
Trump’s plan for White House ballroom sparks outrage from his critics
President Trump’s plans to add a massive $200 million ballroom to the White House is angering critics, who see him moving forward with the long-sought project as part of his desire to leave a lasting mark not only on the office of the presidency but the first house as well. The construction of the ballroom,…
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