And by the knowledge that President Trump planned a ballroom three times larger in its place. And all without consulting Congress, which since 1790 had been in charge of authorizing and funding construction of and at the White House. The White House is just a building, I’d think. More than a building, I’ve decided, when we’re talking about the White House. After all, the White House does not belong to any one man — not even a president!”

Source: Los Angeles Times April 02, 2026 10:39 UTC