White House ballroom project has become costlier and larger than originally anticipated
Donald Trump encouraged those working on the construction of his new White House ballroom project to disregard traditional permitting, zoning, and code requirements, according to a new report.
Since announcing the project in July, Trump’s ballroom has become larger, costlier and more destructive than initially thought – raising concerns about whether the president is following historical rules when it comes to a White House addition.
The ballroom’s capacity, initially thought to be 650, has been raised to 900. Its cost has nearly doubled from $200 million to $350 million. Its construction, which Trump initially said would not interfere with the integrity of the current White House, has led to the destruction of the East Wing.
If that ballroom is finished by the end of his term, I’ll eat my shoes.
If Trump leaves office willingly before it’s completed, I’ll eat mine.
I’m sure he’s demanding all the kickbacks up front. That’s half the point of this monstrosity after all.
That, and immunity.
This is a non sequitur
Sorry, I thought you were talking about his whole presidency, like the comment you were replying to, not just the ballroom specifically.
Sure, but he’s not going to leave office willingly regardless.
You’re right, he’ll probably croak before then
If I don’t get pay rise, I have to eat mine.
It’s moving right along, just like the wall.
If the US gets a new president in 2029, I’ll be devastated if they don’t take the opportunity to do a major speach or something against the backdrop of a half derelict East Wing - it would be iconic.