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Trump Defends Ballroom Plans, Criticizes CNN Journalist

12/6/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Truth Social for questioning ballroom costs and hostility toward female journalists, including Katie Rogers and Catherine Lucey.
He said the ballroom will be double the size with higher quality and remain under budget, funded by private donations from Apple and Amazon.
A new architect has taken over after conflicts with the original designer.
The White House defended Trump, stating Collins acted unprofessionally.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Truth Social for questioning ballroom costs and hostility toward female journalists, including Katie Rogers and Catherine Lucey.
He said the ballroom will be double the size with higher quality and remain under budget, funded by private donations from Apple and Amazon.
A new architect has taken over after conflicts with the original designer.
The White House defended Trump, stating Collins acted unprofessionally.