Trump Highlights White House Ballroom After Midterm Losses
Days after Republicans suffered significant losses in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump's first public appearance since then focused on the White House ballroom. He spoke about the final beam being installed on the new building and its Corinthian pillars, and said he was excited about how the project looks.
Context
Context: The White House is the official home and office of the US president, and renovation projects there often draw public debate over cost and design. Midterm elections are held halfway through a president's term and shape the balance of power in Congress.
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