US EditionFrom the Rose Garden to a Ballroom, Trump Set to Leave ‘Permanent Stamp’ on White House
The $200 million project funded by private donors will create a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to host larger events and address a 150-year-old need, White House officials said.
- The Trump Administration announced plans for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House East Wing, with construction beginning earlier this month.
- Construction started earlier this month, backed by McCrery Architects PLLC, with funding reportedly coming from private donors and major corporations.
- Critics, including Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar, have voiced concerns, stating this development reflects a desire for opulence over public service during federal program cuts.
- Critics argue that the ballroom, which is larger than the White House itself, signifies excess amid cuts to federal programs.
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From the Rose Garden to a ballroom, Trump set to leave 'permanent stamp' on White House
From the paved Rose Garden to a massive ballroom, President Trump is aiming to put his personal stamp on the White House. But critics are railing against changes that could forever alter the look of the most famous address in the country. In just his first few months since returning to office, Trump has rolled out a multitude of modifications — both big and small — to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. In the Oval Office, Trump, long a fan of the gilded loo…
From the Rose Garden to a ballroom, Trump set to leave ‘permanent stamp’ on White House
From the paved Rose Garden to a massive ballroom, President Trump is aiming to put his personal stamp on the White House. But critics are railing against changes that could forever alter the look of the most famous address in the country.
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