Summary
President Donald Trump promoted the White House ballroom project during an event marking the placement of its final steel beam, his first public appearance since Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections. He said the project and other work in Washington were important to him, and said the Iran war and higher gas prices were major factors in the Republican defeat.
Key Facts
- Trump attended the event at the unfinished ballroom construction site on November 4, 2026.
- Workers hoisted the project's final steel beam into place after Trump signed it.
- Trump praised the ballroom's size, appearance, construction quality and security features.
- Trump said he finds construction work relaxing and described the White House as a symbol of America.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum called Trump the country's greatest builder to have served as president.
- Trump said the Iran war contributed to Republican losses by driving up gas prices.
- Trump said he expected to work with Democrats who would take control of Congress and noted that he could veto legislation.
- Trump rejected questions about replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and said Hegseth had done a very good job.
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