White House to Undergo Major Renovation with $200 Million Ballroom
President Trump has ordered a $200 million ballroom construction at the White House's east wing, set to start in September. White House staff, including Melania Trump's aides, will be relocated during the renovation. The project will be funded by Trump and other donors, addressing the need for a larger entertainment space.
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In a significant architectural update, President Donald Trump has commissioned the construction of a $200 million ballroom on the east side of the White House, set to commence in September.
According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the project will modernize the east wing, temporarily relocating staffers, including aides to First Lady Melania Trump.
The endeavor, funded by Trump and several donors, aims to address the president's ongoing dissatisfaction with the mansion's limited space for grand-scale entertaining.
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