Trump put a wrecking-ball through the East Wing – and through democratic norms | Francine Prose
Summary
President Donald Trump is renovating the White House East Wing, including building a large ballroom and an underground bunker. The project is expensive and controversial because it has not received official approval from Congress, leading to a legal battle.Key Facts
- The East Wing renovation covers about 90,000 square feet.
- The ballroom will take up 22,000 square feet.
- A six-story underground bunker is being constructed beneath the ballroom.
- The project cost is estimated around $400 million.
- Some funds have come from government agencies like the Secret Service.
- There has been little information about who received the construction contracts.
- A court ruled that the president must get Congress’s permission before making these changes.
- President Trump plans to appeal the case to the Supreme Court.
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