Trump is turning the White House into Mar-a-Lago with a private $200 million ballroom

Trump is turning the White House into Mar-a-Lago with a private $200 million ballroom

The New Republic reports:

Donald Trump is finally getting his wish to turn the White House into the gaudy resort he calls home by adding a $200 million ballroom.

The White House announced that it would begin construction in September on a 90,000 square foot ballroom that can seat 650 people.

Yes, Trump is laser focused on the issues that matter most to Americans: Replacing the “large and unsightly” tent that typically hosts guests just 100 yards away from the building.

During a press conference Thursday afternoon, Trump confirmed that he wouldn’t spend any taxpayer dollars on the $200 million project. “It’s a private thing yeah, and we’ll probably have some donors,” he said. [Continue reading…]

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