Donald Trump Explains Ballooning Ballroom Budget as Republicans Ask for $1B
Summary
President Donald Trump said the budget for the new White House ballroom increased because the room will be twice as large and made with better materials. He said the new cost will be under $400 million and that the project is ahead of schedule and under budget. The Senate Justice Committee proposed $1 billion for security improvements connected to the ballroom project.Key Facts
- The new White House ballroom will be twice as big as originally planned.
- The quality of the ballroom will be higher than first expected.
- The original budget was $200 million; the new cost will be less than $400 million.
- President Trump stated the project is safe, secure, and will be magnificent.
- Trump said the budget change happened long ago but was not reported accurately by some news sources.
- The project is running ahead of schedule and under budget, according to Trump.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee proposed a $1 billion funding bill for immigration enforcement and related security upgrades linked to the ballroom.
- The story is still developing and more information may follow.
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