Source: Fox Business
Summary
President Donald Trump shared a new rendering of the planned White House ballroom, a $200 million project to replace the existing East Wing with a new one anchored by a formal ballroom. The 90,000-square-foot space will seat 650 guests and is funded by Trump and private donors. The project is part of Trump’s efforts to alter the look and feel of the White House and other iconic Washington landmarks.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump shares a new rendering of the White House ballroom, touting it as a historic addition. The project is part of his efforts to put his mark on the White House. The ballroom will have a replica of the North Facade of the White House on its North Wall. Trump has also added golden accents to the Oval Office and renovated other areas of the White House. The ballroom’s construction is already underway, with funding coming from Trump and private donors. The project’s design and funding seem to follow a familiar pattern.
