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Donald Trump: “The White House has wanted a ballroom for 150 years.”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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President Trump Participates in a Hanukkah Reception

Published | Video Starts at 39:44

But I said, who else but in our country would soon stop a $400 million beautiful ballroom that people have been after for the White House? The White House has wanted a ballroom for 150 years. You know, they used to use a tent, and they have a tent. And the tent would go in a very low area because it's the only area that can handle a big tent. (39:44–39:49)

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