Trump-appointed head of federal buildings says president doesn’t need approval to start demolition for new White House ballroom
Trump will probably start demolishing part of the White House later this month
- President Donald Trump's proposed 200 million dollar ballroom project at the White House is expected to begin with demolition this month.
- Will Scharf, the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission, stated the body does not need to approve demolition or site preparation work for the project.
- The lavish 90,000 square foot ballroom is anticipated to significantly alter the appearance and size of both the White House's East and West Wings.
- Trump intends to use the enormous, gilded ballroom to host state dinners and other events before his term concludes in 2029.
- The project aligns with Trump's history of personally overseeing extensive renovations at the White House, including the Oval Office and Rose Garden.