A newly constructed White House ballroom was officially completed as President Trump participated in a ceremonial beam-lifting event, marking the final step in the project’s construction. The president engaged with workers and officials during the process, offering a rare public appearance following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections. Questions from reporters later prompted him to address the election results, though details of his response remain limited. The event highlights a contrast between ongoing administration projects and the political setbacks faced in recent voting.
President Trump, in his first public remarks since Republicans lost big in the midterm elections, showed off the White House ballroom construction Wednesday. The president signed the final beam, along with workers and other officials, and watched it get lifted into place. He didn’t mention the results of the midterm elections until taking questions from...
