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Trump Defends Ballroom Project Amid Assassination Controversy

9/27/2025

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Former President Donald J. Trump answered questions about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination and discussed a White House ballroom project.
He called the project long-awaited and said it will be magnificent.
Critics say the focus on luxury shows Trump’s priorities over governance.
The White House, described as "the people’s house," would host a ballroom likely inaccessible to the public.

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Story summary

Former President Donald J. Trump answered questions about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination and discussed a White House ballroom project.
He called the project long-awaited and said it will be magnificent.
Critics say the focus on luxury shows Trump’s priorities over governance.
The White House, described as "the people’s house," would host a ballroom likely inaccessible to the public.