A major renovation is underway at the US' most famous residence, the White House. With help from private donors, President Donald Trump is adding on a $250 million ballroom that will be almost twice the size of the White House itself.
Breakdown
- White House renovations include construction of a new ballroom, described as long overdue. 13s
- President Trump claims the project is funded entirely by private donors, not taxpayers. 32s
- YouTube is contributing $22 million as part of a legal settlement; other donors reportedly include Lockheed Martin, Google, and Palantir. 55s
- The White House has yet to release a full list of donors despite promising to do so. 1m 17s
- The project has faced criticism over spending priorities and transparency regarding donor motivations. 1m 24s