The ballroom is being built on the grounds of the former East Wing, which was demolished last year to make room for the expansion. Trump previously invited Gold Star families to the White House on October 6 to view the progress of the ballroom, as well as a new helicopter and a new helipad.
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Trump Replaces White House East Wing with 90,000 Square Foot Armored Ballroom
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President Donald Trump stated that the windows of a new White House construction project are thick enough to repel heavy military ordnance. During an inspection of the site on October 9, Trump noted that the armored glass could withstand hits from an Mk-47 automatic grenade launcher. The new facility will cover approximately 90,000 sq ft and include underground security installations, with a scheduled completion date around 2028.
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