Trump says he wants to build $100-million ballroom

President Trump mentioned in a speech from the White House, where he signed an executive order banning men from women's sports, that he wanted to build a $100 million dollar ballroom in the White House.

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Demolition started Monday at the White House to begin building President Donald Trump’s ballroom.

Dramatic photos and video showed construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade.

Trump is adding the 90,000-square-foot space to host larger events. The White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing to build the ballroom President Donald Trump wants added to the building

Demolition started Monday. Here’s what to know about the renovation:

White House ballroom

What they're saying:

President Trump posted

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