WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump is set to host a dinner focused on the White House ballroom on Wednesday night – reportedly a fundraiser for the project.
The official White House guidance of Wednesday includes an event at 8:00 p.m. titled “a Ballroom Dinner” in the East Room. Reporting from recent weeks, including from CBS News and Newsmax, indicates the event will be a fundraiser. Trump previously noted he plans to raise funds for the project off the East Wing of the White House, which he estimates will cost $250 million, and, per NBC News. will seat as many as 900 people.
Roblox Founder and CEO David Baszucki is set to attend the East Room dinner on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with his plans.
Last month, construction commenced on the ballroom, with jersey barriers