Trump ballroom vote pushed to April after critics blast 'hideous,' 'appalling,' 'shameful' plans
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- The National Capital Planning Commission delayed its vote on President Trump's new White House ballroom project to April 2, citing a large volume of public comments, many of which are negative.
- The 90,000-square-foot ballroom plan involves demolishing the East Wing of the White House, sparking criticism from Democrats, preservationists, and architects who call the project "appalling," "monstrous," and harmful to the historic residence.
- The project has been pushed forward by Trump-appointed commission members, following the replacement of previous members of the Commission of Fine Arts, which approved the design despite controversy.
- Critics argue Trump, as a tenant and not the owner of the White House, lacks the authority to make such drastic changes, while a lawsuit
