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White House Spectacular Ballroom construction

President Trump announced that a 'Spectacular Ballroom' is being built at the White House, describing it as a gift from him and other American Patriots with no taxpayer dollars used.

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Trump
United States
Sep 13, 2026, 07:32 PM
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“No Taxpayer Dollars will be expended in its Construction.”
Trump emphasizes that it will be the greatest ballroom in the world and states that no taxpayer dollars will be expended in construction.
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The Spectacular Ballroom being built at the White House. Will be the GREATEST of its kind anywhere in the World! Also, it is a Gift to the U.S.A. from me and other American Patriots — No Taxpayer Dollars will be expended in its Construction. President DJT
On funding for the new White House ballroom project.
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Trump
United States
Sep 13, 2026, 11:52 PM
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“First interior renderings of the magnificent new Ballroom at the White House.”
Trump announces first interior renderings of the new White House Ballroom and notes the project is on budget and ahead of schedule.
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First interior renderings of the magnificent new Ballroom at the White House. Massively expensive, but free of charge to the American Taxpayer — On budget, and ahead of schedule! President DONALD J. TRUMP
On the new White House Ballroom project.
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Trump
United States
Oct 1, 2026, 11:00 AM
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Trump says the Oval Office woodwork has been restored
Trump says the office was in very bad condition. Trump says everyone now loves it.
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President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with TIME at the White House on Sept. 28. Over the course of the interview, Trump discussed a wide range of issues, including the war with Iran, the artificial intelligence boom, the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court, and his outlook for the midterms. Below is a lightly edited transcript of the interview conducted by TIME Senior Political Correspondent Eric Cortellessa and Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs. Click here to read our fact check. Read TIME's interview with President Donald Trump and the fact-check of that conversation. TIME: I'm curious about your dinner last night with Dario. Trump: Oh. Yes, exactly. Do you still disagree with his views on what he calls AI safety? I spoke to him about his views, and they're much different, I think, than what is portrayed in the media. First of all, I liked him and his wife a lot. They had dinner,...
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Trump
United States
Oct 3, 2026, 03:02 AM
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“The Great Ballroom and Military Complex being built at the White House. Very exciting!”
Trump announces plans for the Great Ballroom and Military Complex and claims it will be the finest of its kind.
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The Great Ballroom and Military Complex being built at the White House. Very exciting! When completed, it will be the finest of its kind, anywhere in the World! President DONALD J. TRUMP
On the construction of the Great Ballroom and Military Complex at the White House.
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“No Taxpayer Dollars will be expended in its Construction.”

“First interior renderings of the magnificent new Ballroom at the White House.”

Trump says the Oval Office woodwork has been restored

“The Great Ballroom and Military Complex being built at the White House. Very exciting!”