Donald Trump, Master Builder of Castles in the Air
Briefly

Donald Trump's surprise appearance on the White House roof was to oversee plans for a lavish two-hundred-million-dollar ballroom to replace the East Wing. The project, which spans ninety-thousand square feet, has drawn criticism for its extravagant cost, especially as cancer research budgets are being cut. The White House announced that the ballroom should be completed before the end of Trump's term, raising questions about his legacy. While Trump claimed it would be a 'great legacy project', skepticism remains regarding his intentions and spending priorities.
Donald Trump shocked many by appearing on the roof of the White House, surveying his ambitious two-hundred-million-dollar ballroom project set to replace the East Wing.
The planned ballroom is ninety-thousand-square-feet, leading critics to question the extravagant price tag amid cuts to essential programs like cancer research.
The White House's announcement stated the ballroom project is expected to be completed before the end of Trump's term, suggesting a focus on legacy.
Trump’s remarks about the project hinted at a consideration for life after office, but skepticism remains about his motivations for such lavish spending.
Read at The New Yorker
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