Trump spotlights White House ballroom after Republican midterm losses

Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 18:36 · Updated 04:58

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Donald Trump’s first public appearance after Republicans lost ground in the midterms focused on the White House ballroom and other renovation projects. Coverage also notes his response to the election results and the war with Iran.

Trump’s first public event after the midterm losses focused on the White House ballroom, where a final steel beam was being installed.
He described design plans for the ballroom, including Corinthian columns and marble flooring, and defended the project as a way to maintain the White House.
Trump also highlighted other Washington projects, including a helipad and golf-course work; the reports differ on how they describe additional plans.
The right-side report says Trump acknowledged that the Iran war contributed to higher gasoline prices and Republican losses, while defending the military campaign.
The centre-side report says Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress and describes Republican strategists urging a shift toward ending the war and addressing consumer prices.

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Key facts

Event: Trump’s first public appearance after the midterm election focused on the White House ballroom.
Congress: Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Ballroom details: Trump described planned Corinthian pillars; the right-side report also says marble was ordered for the floor.
War and prices: The right-side report says Trump linked the Iran war to a short-term rise in gasoline prices and defended the campaign.