Trump, 79, Performs Bonkers Show and Tell to Try to Defend Ballroom
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump showcased large mockups of his $400 million White House ballroom on Air Force One, defending the project despite recent expert criticism of its design flaws, including fake windows and obstructive columns.
- Trump emphasized the ballroom's importance, claiming it will be the greatest in the world, highlighting that construction is ahead of schedule and under budget, and mentioning a military complex planned beneath the ballroom.
- The project, which required demolishing the East Wing, has faced significant public opposition, with over 97% of 32,000 public comments opposing the renovation, criticizing its aesthetics and cost.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the ballroom and Trump’s architectural team, asserting the project is funded by donors at no cost to taxpayers.
- Former White House residents, including Patti Davis, have publicly condemned the renovations, expressing concern over the destruction of historic parts of the White House and the loss of its heritage.
