Trump defends White House ballroom expansion and demolition plans
TL;DR
President Trump defended the demolition of the White House East Wing, part of a $300 million project to build a large ballroom, despite criticism and concerns about the impact on the historic structure. The demolition is part of modernization efforts, with Trump claiming the project is privately funded and necessary for the White House's future use.
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- Trump defends $300M ballroom project: "We had to take down the existing" East Wing Axios
- Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition — and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned CNN
- White House East Wing: See Before Trump's Renovations, and Plans for His Ballroom The New York Times
- Who is paying for Trump's White House ballroom? BBC
- Statement in Response to the Proposed Construction of the White House Ballroom National Trust for Historic Preservation
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