Trump’s plan for White House ballroom sparks outrage from his critics
- On August 1, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled the finished makeover of the Rose Garden adjacent to the Oval Office, featuring a new paved patio that replaced the garden's central grassy area.
- Trump initiated the overhaul due to the original grass being too wet and inconvenient for events, especially for women wearing high heels.
- The redesigned garden now features concrete paving with American flag-shaped drainage grates and Presidential Seals at all four corners, improving drainage and accessibility.
- Trump said, “The grass is always wet” and “Women, with the high heels, it just didn’t work,” citing these as reasons for the change.
- The renovation sparked criticism on social media describing the redesign as “gross” or “appalling,” reflecting divided public opinion about replacing the historic lawn.
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Letter: Priorities are misplaced
How can it be that half of the country is all atwitter that the White House will be building a new, $200 million ballroom (an urgent concern as the old one will only accommodate 200 folks and there is a clear need for a 650-guest capacity; a reality that would cause anyone to lose sleep) while the other half struggles to budget food, mortgage, health care if it is available, and school supplies. Read more...
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Preservationists expressing concerns on planned White House renovations
Experts on historic preservation are raising concerns over the feasibility of President Trump's plans to complete large-scale renovations to the White House by the end of his term, and whether the project can be done while respecting the historic nature…
Trump's $200M White House ballroom proposal ignites debate - Conservative Journal Review
Hold onto your hats, folks—President Donald Trump has unveiled a jaw-dropping plan to build a $200 million ballroom at the White House, and the political fireworks are already lighting up the sky, as The Hill reports. Trump's ambitious project, set to kick off in September with a completion target of January 2029, aims to create a grand 90,000 square foot event space near the East Wing for state dinners and high-profile gatherings, while critics…
The White House Is Changing: Trump Will Build a Luxurious Banquet Hall with Personal and Donor Funds
US President Donald Trump is planning to build a stateroom at the White House as part of a renovation of the East Wing. The $200 million project will be funded by Trump and other private donors, and the president has said it will be his legacy project.
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