Forget the midterm ballots. Trump is back to ballrooms.
Summary
After Democrats made major gains in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump spoke to reporters about construction plans for the White House and other projects in Washington, D.C. He said the work helps keep the White House in excellent condition and that he enjoys construction, while the White House said he remains focused on lowering costs and other priorities.Key Facts
- Trump held an unscheduled press event on Wednesday about construction of a ballroom in the White House East Wing.
- He discussed a proposed Triumphal Arch, the National Garden of American Heroes and an expansion of a public golf course.
- The proposed golf course expansion could remove popular running and biking paths.
- Trump said he spends very little time on White House projects but finds the work relaxing and enjoys construction.
- The article reports that Democrats flipped control of the Senate and House in the midterms.
- The article also reports Democratic gains in state governments, including victories in Texas.
- Trump briefly discussed immigration and crime in Washington, D.C., and said Republicans would have won if he had been on the ballot.
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