Trump Appoints New Architect for $300 Million White House Ballroom Project
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Former President Donald Trump has hired a new Washington, D.C. architect to lead the ongoing expansion of a White House ballroom. The large-scale project is now estimated to cost $300 million.
The architect will manage the next phase of construction, which includes a major overhaul of the East Wing. This appointment signals an acceleration of the long-planned renovation.
The ballroom project, a private initiative funded by Trump supporters, continues to develop. The updated budget reflects the expanded scope of the architectural plans.