President Trump expressed enthusiasm on Wednesday about installing Corinthian columns in the White House ballroom, which is currently under construction. He turned his attention to renovation projects after Republicans faced a significant election loss just a day prior.
Speaking at the construction site, Trump shared his vision for the ballroom, stating, “You’ll be able to have dinners for as many people as you want. We had King Charles here, and we could.”
Trump is not only focusing on the White House but also plans to renovate or build other landmarks in Washington, DC.
Images show construction ongoing at the East Wing ballroom of the White House, captured from the Washington Monument.
“We ordered the marble for the floor. The marble is magnificent. It’s a cut, a vein that people have desired for 50 years,” said Trump. He also remarked on his satisfaction with the new White House helipad, noting, “I never even got sued.”
This event paralleled Trump’s final election outreach at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where he discussed re-lining the body of water before addressing the upcoming election after 24 minutes.
In other election news: Pete Ricketts secured a win in the Nebraska Senate race, Michael Alfonso became the youngest House member from Wisconsin, and Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate race despite party challenges. Peggy Flanagan also won in Minnesota’s Senate race.
Exit polls showed that 71% of voters believe Congress should better check Trump and 62% blame him for rising prices. Incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has pledged to obstruct Trump’s agenda through legislative measures.
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