WATCH: Trump calls planned White House ballroom 'a gift' to U.S.
Summary
President Donald Trump showed reporters the construction of a new ballroom at the White House on the site of the former East Wing. He described the project as a gift to the United States, despite some opposition in Congress about funding it.Key Facts
- The ballroom is being built on the site of the old East Wing of the White House.
- President Trump spoke to reporters amid noisy construction work.
- The White House asked for $1 billion from taxpayers to improve security on the White House grounds, including the ballroom.
- The Senate parliamentarian said the ballroom funding cannot be included in a bill for immigrant enforcement agencies.
- Some Republican lawmakers oppose the ballroom’s cost during an election year.
- Voters are concerned about rising prices for gasoline, groceries, and other goods linked to the Iran war and oil supply issues.
- The project has encountered delays because of the funding dispute in Congress.
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