Trump shows press construction site of his new ballroom
President Donald Trump showcased the construction site of his new ballroom to reporters, emphasizing its historical significance. He described the ballroom as a long-desired project for presidents over the past 150 years and highlighted its unique features, including a 'drone-free' roof. Funding for the ballroom will come from both donors and Trump himself.
- ▪Trump took reporters to the construction site of his new ballroom.
- ▪He stated that the ballroom has been wanted for 150 years by presidents.
- ▪The ballroom will be funded by donors and Trump himself.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 9 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 3 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ ‘There will never be a building like this’: Trump gives a tour of his White House ballroom construction site — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Trump says White House ballroom will be a 'shield' as he shows off construction site — ABC News — Top
- ▪ Trump shows off site of new $500m ballroom — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Trump defends White House ballroom during impromptu construction site tour — The Hill
- ▪ Trump gives tour of White House ballroom construction, says he was close to resuming Iran attacks — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Trump talks Iran while giving tour of White House ballroom construction — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Trump says military asked him to double the size of the White House ballroom — Washington Examiner
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President Donald Trump took reporters to the construction site of his new ballroom. “This is a room that’s been wanted for 150 years by presidents,” Trump said of the ballroom. Trump has renderings of the building on easels as he explains the various components, including what he calls a “drone-free” roof. “One thing doesn’t work without the other,” he said. Trump said the ballroom will be paid for by donors and himself. (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.elements.video/tr/si?token=3feb3f71-1406-496c-a547-166f5d76de2e&cid=1ffe7fff-eb53-11e9-b4d2-06948452ae1a'; cnxel.cmd.push(function() { cnxel({ playerId: "3feb3f71-1406-496c-a547-166f5d76de2e" }).render("de69c2a7bad84911993503dd48b61038"); }); Republicans in Congress are grappling with a $1 billion funding request to cover all the security…
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