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Friday, December 05, 2025

President Donald Trump has hired a new architect for the White House ballroom amid disputes between the president and the architect originally contracted to complete the project, several sources have told CNN.

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James McCrery II, who was brought on board by Trump to serve as the lead architect, reportedly expressed concern it could 'dwarf' the White House.

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-- USA TODAY (@usatoday.com) Nov 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM

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... amid disputes between the president and the architect originally contracted to complete the project ...

Architect: What do you mean, you want the walls to be gold clad?

Pres Trump: Just what I said.

Architect: That's just gross. I'm outta here.

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-04 06:21 PM | Reply

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-12-04 06:24 PM | Reply

The disagreement: Trump wanted the ballroom BIGGER than the White House.

#3 | Posted by Sycophant at 2025-12-05 08:34 PM | Reply

They're even changing the name to, 'the Baal Room'.

(i stole that)

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2025-12-05 08:54 PM | Reply

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