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Who is Chamberlain Harris? Trump Picks Aide for Ballroom Construction Panel

Who is Chamberlain Harris? Trump Picks Aide for Ballroom Construction Panel

Summary

President Donald Trump appointed Chamberlain Harris, a 26-year-old executive assistant, to a panel involved in reviewing designs for a new White House ballroom. The panel, known as the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), provides expert design advice to the government. Harris, who lacks extensive arts experience, will join other appointees to advise on Trump's construction projects in Washington, D.C.

Key Facts

  • Chamberlain Harris is appointed to the Commission of Fine Arts by President Trump.
  • The panel reviews design plans for a $400 million White House ballroom.
  • Harris is 26 years old and serves as an executive assistant to President Trump.
  • Harris has a degree in political science and previously interned at the White House.
  • The ballroom project has faced criticism and legal challenges for bypassing review processes.
  • The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop the ballroom's construction.
  • White House communications director Steven Cheung defended Harris's qualifications.
  • Harris will be sworn into the panel at its next public meeting on Thursday.
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