Trump appointees ask about White House ballroom’s design and scale--and want to see models

Trump appointees on the Commission on Fine Arts reviewed and discussed the proposed White House ballroom expansion. The discussion included questions about the design and scale of the project, which would more than double the existing square footage. While generally supportive of the president's vision, the commission acknowledged public concerns and the political sensitivity surrounding the project. The chairman, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., emphasized the importance of the project to the president and the nation, citing the need for a permanent structure for hosting state dinners and major events. Historic preservationists are seeking to slow down the project through federal court action.

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