White House Press Secretary on New Ballroom Project: 'Not Costing Taxpayers'

White House Ballroom Project

• 📌 Karoline Leavitt addressed questions regarding a new ballroom planned for the East Wing of the White House.
• 💰 Concerns were raised about the project's cost, estimated to be up to $300 million, and the transparency of its funding.

Funding and Transparency

• 🤝 Leavitt stated that a full list of donors has been released and expressed confidence that more individuals will contribute.
• 💰 The President has committed his own resources to the project and will release this information.
• 💡 Leavitt asserted that the President has been incredibly transparent regarding the ballroom project.

Project Development and Communication

• 🖼️ The President has taken a personal interest in the project, even displaying a model in the Oval Office.
• 📢 Renderings of the ballroom were shared with the press as soon as they were complete.
• 🏗️ Changes in construction projects over time are normal as the project is assessed.
• ✅ Leavitt assured that the project will be a magnificent addition to the White House for years to come.
• 🚫 Crucially, she emphasized that the project is not costing the taxpayers anything.