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Trump Claims Melania Now Backs $300 Million White House Ballroom Project

Washington D.C. – Former President Donald Trump has announced that his wife, Melania Trump, is now fully supportive of the controversial $300 million project to replace the White House's East Wing with a new ballroom. This revelation comes despite earlier reports suggesting the former First Lady harbored reservations about demolishing the historic wing.

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Trump addressed the issue during a recent interview on Fox News, providing details about Melania's initial reaction to the ambitious renovation. He acknowledged reports in the Wall Street Journal indicating that Melania had privately expressed concerns about the project, particularly the demolition of her office space within the East Wing.

"She loved her little, tiny office,"

"She loved her little, tiny office," Trump admitted to host Laura Ingraham, seemingly confirming the initial hesitation. However, he quickly added that Melania's reservations were short-lived. "She's very smart," he stated, adding, "In about one day she, if you were to ask her now, she’d say, ‘It’s great.’"

Construction on the 90,000 square foot ballroom began late last month, sparking renewed debate about the project's necessity and funding. Trump maintains that the entire endeavor is being financed through private donations, a claim that has been met with skepticism from Democratic lawmakers.

Trump has been openly critical of the existing East Wing, describing it as poorly constructed and aesthetically unappealing. He told Ingraham that the original building, dating back to 1902, was built with "common brick, little, tiny windows" and "looked like hell." He further suggested that previous renovations had failed to address the underlying structural issues.

The project has faced considerable opposition,

The project has faced considerable opposition, with critics arguing that the demolition of a historic part of the White House is a wasteful and unnecessary undertaking. Democrats have also raised concerns about the transparency of the funding sources and the potential environmental impact of such a large-scale construction project.

While Trump insists that the new ballroom will be a valuable asset to the White House, providing a modern and elegant space for official events, opponents remain unconvinced. The debate surrounding the project is likely to continue as construction progresses, highlighting the ongoing political divisions surrounding the former President and his policies.