How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

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Over the past year, former President Trump's White House ballroom project has expanded to include a drone port and underground hospital, with the estimated cost doubling to $400 million. Originally announced for accommodating large events, the project's scope has significantly increased, with Republicans requesting additional congressional funds for security despite promises of no taxpayer cost.

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BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

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