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Trump administration announces ballroom will be added to White House

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom will be constructed in the White House's East Wing. The approximately $200 million project will be funded by President Trump and other private donors, Leavitt said.

Breakdown
  • The Trump administration announced construction of a new White House ballroom. 6s
  • The ballroom will seat 650 people, compared to the East Room's 200-person capacity. 49s
  • McCreery Architects will design the ballroom, with Clark Construction and AECOM leading construction and engineering. 1m 17s
  • Funding for the $200 million project will come from President Trump and other donors. 1m 43s
  • The ballroom will be built on the site of the current East Wing, maintaining the White House's architectural heritage. 2m 7s
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