Leavitt Rages as Experts Denounce Trump Ballroom Plans
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt publicly criticized a New York Times article that featured architectural experts questioning the design and construction timeline of President Trump’s proposed new White House ballroom. Leavitt defended the project, stating that Trump and his architect have a proven track record of building world-class structures and that the ballroom will be privately funded and a needed addition to the People’s House. The New York Times piece raised concerns about the ballroom’s scale, its potential to overpower the existing White House, and aesthetic choices that experts deemed non-functional. The National Capital Planning Commission is set to vote on the ballroom’s approval this Thursday.