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Trump calls reporter 'dumb' after saying he's 'doubled' size of ballroom
Key takeaways
- I ve doubled the size of it because we obviously need that, Trump told reporters before departing to China.
- When pressed on the ballroom s size, Trump pushed back on the reporter: I doubled the size of it, you dumb person.
- The footprint and price of the ballroom, which will replace the White House s now-demolished East Wing, have fluctuated since Trump first announced the plans last summer.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
We have a ballroom that s under budget. I ve doubled the size of it because we obviously need that, Trump told reporters before departing to China. And we re right now on budget, under budget and ahead of schedule.
When pressed on the ballroom s size, Trump pushed back on the reporter: I doubled the size of it, you dumb person. You are not a smart person.
The footprint and price of the ballroom, which will replace the White House s now-demolished East Wing, have fluctuated since Trump first announced the plans last summer.
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