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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Owen Scott

Trump claims the military ‘is very much involved’ in the construction of his new White House ballroom

President Trump has claimed that the U.S. military is “very much involved” in the construction of his $400 million ballroom at the White House.

The current commander-in-chief tore down the historic East Wing last year in order to make room for the 90,000 square-foot construction project. The move sparked a huge backlash with lawmakers and officials on Capitol Hill.

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