Experts Question White House Ballroom Renovation Feasibility

Historic preservation experts are expressing apprehension regarding President Trump's ambitious proposal to renovate the White House, specifically the construction of a new $200 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom off the East Wing. The primary concerns revolve around the project's feasibility within Trump's timeline, which he claims will be completed "long before" his term ends in 2029, and whether such a large-scale undertaking can be executed while preserving the historic integrity of the iconic building. This proposed renovation would be one of the most significant alterations to the White House in decades.