Trump updates on White House ballroom construction: ‘I’ve upgraded it like you wouldn’t believe.’
Donald Trump’s ballroom, which started with the unannounced demolition of the East Wing in October, won approval in April from the National Capital Planning Commission. Trump has argued the ballroom is desperately needed to hold large events that currently have to be confined to the White House East Room or outdoors on the South Lawn.
Following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Trump and White House officials made the case the ballroom is needed for the president’s safety to hold large events.
