Critics Say Trump's Proposed White House Ballroom Won't Prevent Off-Site Events or Gain Congressional Approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a $400 million ballroom at the White House, citing security concerns after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. However, critics argue that the ballroom won't replace the need for off-site events and that the project faces legal challenges, including a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Department of Justice suggested the ballroom could host the annual dinner once completed.
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