Summary
President Trump is starting a project to build a new ballroom at the White House, which involves demolishing a part of it. The project costs $250 million, and there is discussion about whether President Trump has the authority to order such extensive work.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump plans to build a ballroom at the White House.
- The project involves demolishing part of the White House.
- The estimated cost of the ballroom construction is $250 million.
- The Trump administration states that past presidents have also made changes to the White House.
- There are questions about the extent of President Trump's power to make such changes.
- BBC Verify reporter Jake Horton is examining the details of this project.
