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 covered by private donations

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

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 asks $1B from taxpayers to secure his $400M privately funded ballroom.

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…