Trump White House ballroom to have underground hospital, ‘drone empire’ on roof
Trump White House ballroom to have underground hospital, ‘drone empire’ on roof

Donald Trump's $400 Million White House Ballroom Features Underground Hosp[4D[K
Hospital And Drone Empire On Roof
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Pre[3D[K
President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a massive new White House bal[3D[K
ballroom that will feature an underground military hospital and a “dr[9D[K
“drone empire” on the roof.
During a recent tour of the s[1D[K
site, Trump shouted over the noise of construction equipment as he outlined[8D[K
outlined the features of the project, which has doubled in price to $400 mi[2D[K
million.
Critics have suggested that the ballroom shows that billiona[8D[K
billionaire Trump is out of touch with voters, especially as Iran's war con[3D[K
continues to cause skyrocketing prices. However, Trump appeared at ease thr[3D[K
throughout the tour.
“This is a gift to the United States of Am[2D[K
America,” said Trump, standing by the yellow railings on the edge of [K
an expansive basement space. “This is all my money and donors’ [K
money. This is tax-free.”
Democrats have opposed a proposed $1-[3D[K
$1-billion security allocation tied to Trump’s ballroom and are using[5D[K
using it as an attack against Republicans ahead of crucial midterm election[8D[K
elections in November.
The 79-year-old president used the tour to def[3D[K
defend the ballroom, stating that it was necessary for national security.</[11D[K
security.
Trump went into great detail about what he said were six st[2D[K
stories of installations beneath the ballroom itself. “These are all[3D[K
all different rooms down here. They’re building a hospital, it’[9D[K
it’s a military hospital. They’re building all sorts of researc[7D[K
research facilities also meeting rooms, and rooms that go hand in hand for [K
the military,” said Trump.
“The ballroom becomes a shield[6D[K
shield that will totally protect what’s going on downstairs,” h[1D[K
he added
The president stated that the roof of the ballroom was &ldqu[5D[K
“drone-proof” and that drones would “bounce off”. [K
“But it’s also meant as a drone port,” he said.
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said.
“On the roof, we are going to have the greatest drone emp[3D[K
empire anyone has ever seen, and it’s going to protect Washington&rdq[14D[K
Washington”
The property developer in Trump was also on full di[2D[K
display as he discussed how ancient Greek and Roman architecture had influe[6D[K
influenced the building. He then offered reporters breakfast.
Trump [K
has stated repeatedly that the ballroom is being met by private donors, inc[3D[K
including his wealthy supporters and a slew of corporations.
Critics [K
have suggested that taxpayers will be hit by this project, along with other[5D[K
other refurbishments to the US capital. They also suggest it's tone-deaf at[2D[K
at a time when Iran war has caused the cost of living to spike.
Trump[18D[K
spike.
Trump bluntly stated last week that “I don’t think[5D[K
think about Americans’ financial situation” when it comes to th[2D[K
the Iranian war. He insists that preventing Tehran from getting a nuclear [K
weapon is his priority.
The president's opponents are using this comm[4D[K
comment to paint him as out of touch, with midterm elections less than six [K
months away
The ballroom also faces legal challenges after a federal [K
judge ruled in April that it needs congressional approval to be built.
built.
The project has already seen the historic East Wing of the Whi[3D[K
White House torn down with almost no notice. The offices of the first lady[4D[K
lady were previously housed there.
Trump states that the ballroom is [K
needed to host grand banquets for foreign leaders, although it wouldn't fin[3D[K
finish until long after his term in office ends in 2029.