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White House Criticizes NYT's Trump Ballroom Coverage Ahead of Vote

3/30/2026

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized a New York Times article about U.S. President Donald Trump’s ballroom, dismissing the authors' opinions.
The ballroom is estimated at $400 million and funded entirely by private donations.
New York Times notes the ballroom's size, 60% larger than the White House, and a grand staircase that leads nowhere.
The National Capital Planning Commission will vote on the project on Thursday.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized a New York Times article about U.S. President Donald Trump’s ballroom, dismissing the authors' opinions.
The ballroom is estimated at $400 million and funded entirely by private donations.
New York Times notes the ballroom's size, 60% larger than the White House, and a grand staircase that leads nowhere.
The National Capital Planning Commission will vote on the project on Thursday.