Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition -- and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned

[Dulcinea]

(CNN) President Donald Trump has proceeded with enormous latitude as he constructs his massive new ballroom, bypassing concerns raised by preservationists and so far stopping short of seeking approval from the commission overseeing construction on federal buildings to tear down the entirety of the White House East Wing.

The ballroom is now expected to be larger than initially planned, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The president has shown visitors two flat tabletop models, at times quizzing the room on which version they preferred: the smaller one or the larger one. Most answered that the bigger one was better, to which Trump agreed.

While it’s not clear how much larger, Trump did say Wednesday that the ballroom is expected to cost a projected $300 million, seemingly in line with a larger structure. Previously, the administration had put the cost at $200 million.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-plows-past-concerns-over-230352790.html

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Why not a skyscraper of ballrooms, make Washington Ballroom World

A destination for elite gold bling events public and private? I mean why stop now?

[kerouac2]

2. Mr evil may throw a party and nobody will come

At least nobody legit will. it could look like some of his rallies with empty seats everywhere.

And catered by McDonald's.

And playing music from artists who hate him and who will then publicly ask him to stop using their music.

Imagine sitting at a table with John voight, Kirk Cameron, Scott baio and Hershel walker. That's a whole lotta wackadoodle.

[Irish_Dem]

4. He will be able to fill it with people handing him huge bribes.

It is the throne room and people will bring the king many gifts.

[kerouac2]

6. True

Maybe it will cost an extra 100 million so he can have a roof like this...

[Irish_Dem]

7. Money is no object, comrade.

To make the WH look like the Kremlin.

Putin is loving what Trump is doing.

[Irish_Dem]

3. He knew all along he was going to demolish the East Wing and build a bigger ballroom.

And that it would cost much more than he stated.

He has lied about it from the beginning.

[C_U_L8R]

5. He desperately wants to erect a giant phallus

… to show that Washington Monument that his is bigger.

[Intractable]

8. A likely scenario is that after it is built, he'll be too sick to enjoy it.

Too sick and demented to be able to hold court in his new throne room.

[pansypoo53219]

9. i am sure a walmart next to the white house will look 'fine'.