New Ballroom Features
President Trump has revealed that the upcoming ballroom at the White House will feature a drone-free roof and bulletproof glass.
During a meeting with Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Trump discussed the ballroom’s specifications.
The president mentioned that the ballroom might serve as a venue for presidential inaugurations, boasting bulletproof glass and a roof designed to prevent drone access.
“It’s a big, beautiful, safe building,” Trump stated.
The White House is set to present its plans for the ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission next month. Initially estimated at $200 million, costs have now escalated to potentially $400 million.
The funding for this project has been sourced from donations made by Trump’s affluent associates. Critics have voiced their concerns regarding the demolition of the East Wing to accommodate the planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit aimed at halting construction until proper review processes and congressional approvals are completed.
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon has allowed underground work to proceed while legal matters are addressed.
