Trump denied that the new ballroom in the White House would be named in his honor
President of the United States Donald Trump dismissed rumors that the new ballroom in the White House would be named after him. As reported by 'Glavkom', the American leader stated this before his departure to Malaysia.
«This is a beautiful room, a large room. I have no intention of naming it after myself – that was fake news. Perhaps we will call it the Presidential Ballroom or something similar. We haven't thought about the name yet», - noted Trump.
The new ballroom is being built on the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House. According to the administration, official documents already indicate the name 'The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom', and it is likely to remain final.
Trump raises $300 million for the construction of the ballroom
Earlier, President of the United States Donald Trump announced that about $350 million has already been raised for the construction of the new ballroom in the White House. According to the head of state, this project will be 'the most beautiful ballroom in the world'. The White House released a list of companies and benefactors who contributed to the funding of the hall, which spans over 8,000 square meters. The project will not cost American taxpayers, as all expenses are covered by private donations.
Initially, the estimated cost of construction was $200 million, but later it rose to around $300 million. This project is part of a large-scale modernization of the East Wing of the White House, which Trump described as the most impressive renovation in the building's history.
Summary:
President of the United States Donald Trump dismissed rumors that the new ballroom in the White House would be named in his honor. The construction of the new hall is being funded by $300 million in private contributions, without funding from the country's budget.