How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
The plans for a new ballroom at the White House have significantly expanded over the past year, now including various security features and facilities. The estimated cost has doubled to $400 million, despite initial promises that taxpayers would not bear the expense. President Trump has emphasized the project's importance for national security amid rising living costs in the U.S.
- ▪The ballroom's plans now include a rooftop drone port and an underground hospital.
- ▪The estimated cost of the project has increased to $400 million.
- ▪Trump has stated that the ballroom is vital for national security.
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How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year34 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJake Horton & Lucy GilderBBC Verify in Washington DCGetty ImagesIn the year since US President Donald Trump announced plans to build a new ballroom at the White House, the proposals have grown to include a rooftop "drone port", an underground hospital and "top secret" military facilities - and the estimated price has doubled to $400m (£300m).Despite promises from Trump that the project wouldn't cost US taxpayers any money, Republicans have requested additional funds from Congress for security around the complex - at a time when Americans are struggling with rising living costs linked to the Iran war.The president indicated from the outset that the new ballroom is…
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