Trump wants new White House Ballroom, says only he has the experience to do it
US President Donald Trump is set on bringing a grand new addition to the White House: a luxurious ballroom. On Friday, Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has personally 'inspected the site' on the White House grounds where he plans to add what he promises will be a 'wonderful addition' to the historic complex.'For 150 years, Presidents, and many others, have wanted a beautiful Ballroom,' Trump wrote. 'But it never got built because nobody previously had any knowledge or experience in doing such things, But I do, like maybe nobody else.'advertisement
Trump, who spent decades in the real estate and hotel business before entering politics, said the project would go up 'quickly and be a wonderful addition, very much in keeping with the magnificent White House itself. However, the President provided no details on the design, location, cost, or who would pay for it.'These are the 'fun' projects I do while thinking about the World Economy, the United States, China, Russia, and lots of other Countries, places, and events,' he added. 'It will all be good, maybe even GREAT, depending on who is the President of the USA!'The East Room, currently the largest room in the White House, has long been a source of frustration for Trump, who has said it's too small for the grand events he favors. During his presidency, he frequently resorted to erecting tents on the South Lawn to accommodate guests.So far, there's no official plan submitted for the addition, and the National Park Service, which oversees the White House grounds, has not commented on the announcement.Tune InTrending Reel
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