Summary
President Donald Trump is building a new ballroom at the White House, which may cost up to $400 million. The project involves demolishing the historic East Wing and faces legal challenges from preservation groups. The White House claims the project is funded by private donations and is necessary for national security reasons.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to build a ballroom at the White House, potentially costing $400 million.
- The initial cost estimate for the project was $200 million.
- Construction required tearing down the historic East Wing, sparking public controversy.
- A historic preservation group has filed a lawsuit against the construction.
- The White House claims the ballroom construction is a national security matter.
- Funding for the project comes from private donors, including companies like Google and Amazon.
- President Trump emphasized that taxpayers would not bear the cost of the ballroom.
- A majority of Democrats oppose the project, while most Republicans support it.
