President Trump's plan for a $250 million private White House ballroom has drawn sharp criticism from Hillary Clinton, who decried the project as a misuse of public property. Demolition has begun on the East Wing, with the massive ballroom slated to accommodate nearly 1,000 guests, dwarfing the current East Room. Despite ongoing construction, formal approval from planning commissions is pending.
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A political feud reignited between the Clinton and Trump families after Donald Trump Jr. responded to Chelsea Clinton's criticism of the East Wing demolition. Clinton accused President Trump of "erasing American heritage," while Trump Jr. referenced past Clinton controversies, including alleged White House furniture removal and the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
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President Trump is reportedly set to name the new White House ballroom, costing $300 million, after himself. Dubbed 'The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom,' the project, which replaced the East Wing, has raised over $350 million. Trump has pledged millions of his own funds for the expansive addition, aiming to leave a lasting legacy.
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