President Trump is considering naming the new White House ballroom after himself after days of controversy over his administration’s expensive East Wing project.
According to a report, the new venue is expected to be 90,000 square feet and will be called “The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom.” ABC News,
Earlier in the week, when the President was asked what he would name space“I won’t get into this anymore,” he told reporters. a senior White House official told kelly mayor NewsNation, The Hill’s sister station, that they do not believe a decision has been made on the ballroom’s name.
The total cost of the ballroom is reportedly $300 million, but a senior administration official told ABC News that Trump has raised $350 million for the project so far.
According to the outlet, the official said the president “has received so much positive and overwhelming support for the ballroom that they continue to receive donations.”
While some are praising Trump’s effort to redesign a part of the White House, others are happy criticism of the president demolishing the East Wing in the process.
critics have also raised concerns Regarding the use of private donors, suggesting that there may be a conflict of interest.
“Over the years there have been many presidents made changesObviously this will be the biggest change. But this is something they’ve wanted for at least 150 years,” Trump said last Wednesday hosting a private dinner For donors.
the White House Issued The full list of individuals and companies sponsoring the project was released Thursday as questions remain about funding. Amazon, Apple, Google, the Lutnick family, Kelly Loeffler and Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman are among the donors.
According to CBS News, companies are being asked to contribute in one lump sum or pay in three installments through 2027 informed,
