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The New York Times reported in March that the proposal had "barely been scrutinized," and there were major design flaws—for example, "its portico is too big, its stairs lead nowhere, its columns will block views from inside the ballroom."
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The New York Times reported in March 2026 that the White House ballroom proposal had major design flaws, such as a portico that was too big and stairs that led nowhere.
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1.000
Claim Maker
The New York Times
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "March 2026",
    "project": "White House ballroom",
    "organization": "The New York Times"
}
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Donald Trump Construction US Government
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 1:29 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 1:29 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Trump Reportedly Rejected Building Codes for His White House Ballroom
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https://reason.com/2026/09/24/trump-reportedly-rejected-building-codes-for-his-white-house-ballroom

President Trump reportedly rejected building codes for his planned White House ballroom, telling the architect, "I am the code." This decision has led to litigation and concerns about safety and legality, with courts halting construction due to congressional authority over White House alterations.

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