Donald Trump defended his costly White House ballroom project and troubled renovations to the nation’s capital as he delivered a rally-style speech to kick off weeks of celebrations for America’s 250 years of independence.
“For many years, our country was ruled by politicians who let America and its capital fall into decline and total disrepair. The city named in honor of General George Washington was turned into a national disgrace, but not anymore,” Trump told a crowd of supporters Wednesday night on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
