The White House ballroom will withstand a drone attack, according to Trump

Washington - The extension of the ballroom to the White House building in Washington will be able to withstand drone attacks and will have a massive military complex in its basement. This was stated by U.S. President Donald Trump to reporters, as reported by Reuters and AFP late last night. He noted that despite legal disputes, the construction is progressing well and is ahead of schedule. The completion date for the ballroom, which is Trump's personal project, is not known; however, the White House previously stated without specifics that it would be a long time before the end of Trump's presidential term.

In an interview with reporters, Trump described the ballroom as a shelter for a massive military complex in the basement. He noted that the hall will have bulletproof windows and a roof capable of withstanding drones. "Unfortunately, we live in a time when that is a good thing," he said.

Trump previously stated that the construction, costing about $400 million (8.5 billion CZK), would be fully covered by private donations. He now noted that the construction is currently cheaper than the budget anticipated. However, he did not provide any details.

Due to the ballroom, Trump had the east wing of the White House demolished last October. Media reported at the time that the new construction, capable of accommodating about 900 people, would exceed the main building in size by more than half. The president has previously repeatedly mentioned that the White House lacks dignified spaces for large receptions, which is currently addressed, for example, with large-capacity tents when needed.