Trump to Build Ballroom: White House East Wing Demolition Plans
Here’s a breakdown of the information from the provided text,focusing on the proposed White House ballroom project:
Key Details of the Project:
* Proposed Ballroom: Donald Trump is planning a large ballroom for the White House.
* Cost: The project’s cost has increased to approximately $300 million (from an initial estimate of $250 million).
* Funding: Trump states the project will be “100 per cent” funded by him and his donors.
* Capacity: The ballroom is designed to hold 999 people.
* Reception: Trump claims the plans have received “really great reviews” and he has shown them to many people.
* Recent Event: Trump recently hosted a dinner for those who have contributed financially to the project, including representatives from Apple, Google, and Amazon.
Controversy & Response:
* Lack of Transparency: A journalist questioned the lack of transparency surrounding the plans, leading Trump to dismiss them as a “third-rate reporter.”
* White House Statement: The White House released a statement criticizing the “manufactured outrage” and highlighting renovations undertaken by previous presidents.
* Trump’s Claim: Trump asserted that previous administrations didn’t build a ballroom because they lacked someone with real estate expertise.
Images:
* The text includes links to two images:
* An illustration of the proposed ballroom with round tables and gold chairs.
* A photo of Frist Lady Laura Bush giving Michelle Obama a tour of the East Wing artwork. (This image seems less directly related to the ballroom project itself).