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Trump Says New White House Ballroom Will Top China’s Hall

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 11:54 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the new White House ballroom will surpass China’s Great Hall of the People.
He made the remarks at a Republican midterm convention in Dallas last week.
Trump described the venue as “a serious hall” and said the new ballroom will top it.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing for a U.S. visit later this month.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the new White House ballroom will surpass China’s Great Hall of the People.
He made the remarks at a Republican midterm convention in Dallas last week.
Trump described the venue as “a serious hall” and said the new ballroom will top it.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing for a U.S. visit later this month.