US president Donald Trump showcased the construction site of the $400m White House ballroom to the media on Tuesday (19 May). While talking to the reporters he revealed his “gift to the US” as the ballroom continues to attract criticism over the cost. “My term ends shortly after that. This is really for other presidents. This is not for me. This is my gift to the United States of America,” he said. Recalling the WHCD shooting last month, Trump boasted about the new ballroom’s safety. “If we had the White House Correspondents' Dinner here, would have been no problem,” he added.

Trump summoned the press pool for an unscheduled viewing of the ongoing ballroom construction, claiming the guest and security areas are critical spaces.

President Donald Trump repeatedly told reporters Tuesday that he has personally donated to the White House ballroom project.

President Trump announced that a new $400 million ballroom at the White House will serve as a protective shield against drone threats.

President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he's building. He showed off the construction site to a group of reporters on Tuesday.

The president offered an impromptu tour of the ballroom construction site and talked about security and additional features.

The ballroom is somehow both a generous present from Trump to American taxpayers and a necessary security project we must pay for.

President Trump, over the noise of drills and hammers, showed off the construction site for his controversial White House ballroom in a tour with reporters.

President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he's building. He showed off the construction site to a group of reporters on Tuesday.

President says $400m building costs to be funded by private donors, but has asked for taxpayers to cover security costs

The US president may be keeping cards close to his chest on what happens next at Iran, but he can’t get enough of talking up his design choices for the $US400 million ballroom.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday showed off the site of his huge new White House ballroom, a $400...

US president Donald Trump showcased the construction site of the $400m White House ballroom to the media on Tuesday (19 May). While talking to the reporters he revealed his “gift…

President Trump gave reporters a closer look at the construction for the White House ballroom he's building on the site of the former East Wing.

Donald Trump is asking American taxpayers to stump up $1 billion (£744 million) to cover security costs for the ballroom and other sites - despite having claimed costs would be…