White House ballroom project has become costlier and larger than originally anticipated
Donald Trump encouraged those working on the construction of his new White House ballroom project to disregard traditional permitting, zoning, and code requirements, according to a new report.
Since announcing the project in July, Trump’s ballroom has become larger, costlier and more destructive than initially thought – raising concerns about whether the president is following historical rules when it comes to a White House addition.
The ballroom’s capacity, initially thought to be 650, has been raised to 900. Its cost has nearly doubled from $200 million to $350 million. Its construction, which Trump initially said would not interfere with the integrity of the current White House, has led to the destruction of the East Wing.
I think it should be turned into a homeless shelter.
You shouldn’t sit in a seat of such power and prestige without being forced to reconcile the most downtrodden and in-need citizens you are serving.
Anyway, vote for me in in 2028. My platform is, I’m tired of watching you all fuck this up.
Are you less than 60 years old?
Yes, and with enough margin to serve an unconstitutional number of terms and still be under 60.
Bytemeister 2028!
I don’t want the job, I’m just tired of watching other people royally fuck it up.
You mean 80 years old?
Of course. The plan is to do something for those who most need a leg-up, and plans like those don’t come from a cohort raised in an era of self-reliance myth.
Ah. Right. Less than 60. No chance of getting elected.
Except maybe if you’re a stylish dude with good policies you can become mayor of a big city and also woo the commander in cheese.
AoC/Mamdani 2028? Kick out the bootstraps?