“He’s been wanting to be seen as the builder president so that whoever in the future goes to the White House, they’ll be in the Trump auditorium,” Mr. Brinkley said. One image showed a ballroom lined with golden chandeliers and golden chairs surrounding dozens of tables. Mr. Trump said he was focused on maintaining the integrity and tradition of the White House. “The White House ballroom will be substantially separated from the main building of the White House, but at the same time its theme and architectural heritage will be almost identical,” Ms. Leavitt said. Ms. Leavitt said that Mr. Trump and other donors would pay for the renovation.

Source: The Times August 01, 2025 15:57 UTC