A big, beautiful ballroom? White House to get lavish makeover under Trump - who pays for it? | Today news

US President Donald Trump has the construction of a new $ 200 million ballroom, which described the White House as a ‘much -needed and beautiful addition’, with the work started in September. The 90,000 square-meter-meter ballroom with a seating capacity of up to 650 people-will be the latest change introduced to the so-called “The People’s House”, as the Republican President returned to office in January, the White House did not indicate how much Trump or “other patriotic donors” would contribute to “great legacy project”. Trump has been using plans for months to build a ballroom in the White House, arguing that the current home does not have a large space to offer great opportunities. He mocked the use of tents outside – a solution in the past that was employed for state nights with hundreds of guests – who call it unfit for receiving heads of state and other dignitaries. Currently, the largest indoor venue in the White House, the East Room, is about 200 people. Trump said the ballroom plan has been in the works for some time. A fantastic legacy project “They have wanted a ballroom in the White House for more than 150 years, but there has never been a president who was good with ballrooms,” Trump told reporters on Thursday. “I’m good at building things, and we’re going to build quickly and in time. It will be beautiful – above the line. ‘ He underlined that the new ballroom would not interfere with the existing mansion. “It will be close to it, but not touch it, and give total respect for the existing building, of which I am the biggest fan,” he said. “It’s my favorite. This is my favorite place. I love it. ‘ Trump added that the ballroom would also serve future administrations. “It will be a wonderful legacy project,” he said. “I think it would be really beautiful.” According to White House secretary Karoline Leavitt, the ballroom will be built where the eastern wing is currently sitting. With a sitting capacity of 650 people, it will temporarily displaced several offices – including those of the first lady – which will be moved during the construction. The eastern wing will also undergo modernization and renovation. “Nothing will be broken down,” Leavitt said. (With input from the news agency AFP)