Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (AP image) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump railed against a federal judge’s decision on Thursday that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work on a bunker and other “national security facilities” at the site. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon’s latest ruling comes […]

Fake windows, blocked views and stairs leading nowhere: How Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom was trashed by architects

[ad_1] Architects and design experts have raised concerns about US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to build a new White House ballroom, warning that the proposal contains major design flaws and risks altering one of America’s most historic buildings.The ballroom addition is estimated to cost between $300 million and $400 million. It is slated to […]

White House ballroom shake-up: Trump brings in new architect; project clashes grow, costs climb

[ad_1] President Donald Trump has brought in a new architectural firm to lead the White House ballroom project after disagreements with the architect originally contracted for the job, several sources told CNN. One senior White House official said McCrery Architects and its CEO James McCrery would no longer be involved after clashing with the president […]

Social media reacts to Donald and Barron Trump at Mar-a-Lago in viral video: ‘Now you know why he wants a taller ballroom’

[ad_1] The clip was first posted on Instagram stories before going viral on X. It shows Barron walking behind Donald and Melania Trump as the family makes its way into the holiday gathering. Viktor Knavs, Melania Trump’s father, is also seen in the footage. Barron is now studying business at New York University’s Stern School […]

Donald Trump reveals what first lady Melania thinks about new $300 million White House ballroom: ‘If you ask her, she’d say…’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump revealed first lady Melania Trump is now supportive of his plan to replace the East Wing with the new $300 million ballroom, even though she was not “fully onboard” when the idea was first raised. The MAGA chief spoke about the renovation during an interview on Fox News, offering new […]

How big tech went from banning Trump to funding his $300 million White House ballroom

[ad_1] In a dramatic turnaround, technology giants that once de-platformed Donald Trump are now among the principal donors financing his $300 million White House ballroom. The 90,000-square-foot venue, which will replace the historic East Wing, has sparked debate over corporate influence, historic preservation, and political optics.The ballroom is now more than a luxury venue—it is […]

What will Donald Trump call his $250 million ballroom? Here’s what the US president said

[ad_1] A ton of speculation swirled over how the MAGA chief would name his new venture after demolishing a perfectly fine historic building. Now, it is clearer than ever what the title of $250 million ballroom will be.US President Donald Trump is expected to name his new White House ballroom after himself, senior administration officials […]

From Google to Apple: Who’s funding Donald Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom dream?

[ad_1] In what he calls a “gift to the American people,” President Donald Trump has begun construction on a massive new ballroom at the White House, with funding coming entirely from private donors that include some of the world’s biggest companies. According to the White House, major firms such as Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Lockheed […]

‘He’s destroying your house’: Hillary Clinton slams Donald Trump over White House demolition for new ballroom

[ad_1] Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton denounced President Donald Trump’s plan to build a private ballroom at the White House.In a post on X, the Democratic leader said, “It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.”The White House began tearing down part of the East Wing on Monday to make way for […]

Watch: Bulldozers move in as part of White House razed; Trump set to build grand ballroom

[ad_1] The East Wing of the White House started coming down on Monday as construction began on President Donald Trump’s new 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The project will nearly double the size of the White House and completely change how it looks.Trump has already made big changes to other parts of Washington, and now he’s changing how […]