Staff have started working on the president Trump’s He intends to use the White House banquet hall to host foreign guests and other important figures.
Mr. Trump According to Newsweek, last week, journalists gathered on the South Lawn of the White House, and the work had just begun.
The initial work included removing trees and bushes and digging the south lawn to prepare for future work. According to the Washington Post, a White House official said the project is in the “preservation phase” and that the leaves are being moved outside for storage.
“The White House is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the world, but the White House is currently unable to host important functions to commemorate world leaders and other countries without having to install large and incredible tents about 100 yards from the entrance to the main building.”
Mr. Trump He said his predecessor wanted to build a banquet hall in the White House for 150 years.
July’s statement shows that the banquet hall can accommodate 650 people, but Mr. Trump Tell NBC News: “We are making it bigger. It will be the best in anywhere in the world,” with the capacity of 900 people.
The building is expected to cost $200 million. In addition to private donors, Mr. Trump Telling NBC News he personally funded the construction of the banquet hall.
The National Capital Planning Commission is expected to participate in the later stages of the banquet hall construction. Committee Chairman William Scharf was appointed Mr. Trump The agency said at its Sept. 4 meeting that it has no jurisdiction over “demolition and on-site preparations”, which is in progress.
