Trump defends White House ballroom during impromptu construction site tour

President Trump defended the construction of the White House ballroom in remarks to reporters on Tuesday.

“All of this paid for by myself,” Trump told reporters during impromptu remarks from the construction site of the ballroom, referring to it as a “gift” that will not be paid for by taxpayers.

The sounds of hammers could be heard and massive construction equipment was also visible. 

In addition to detailing the architectural design of the building, Trump also went into to speak about what he said were the security benefits of the structure. 

“It is necessary for the ballroom to be built with what you see over here,” the president said. “The ballroom becomes a shield for everything that........

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