White House ballroom shake-up: Trump brings in new architect; project clashes grow, costs climb

President Trump has reportedly replaced McCrery Architects with Shalom Baranes Associates for the White House ballroom project due to design disagreements. Sources indicate clashes over the ballroom's scope and size. The project, initially planned for 90,000 square feet and $200 million, has seen its cost and dimensions increase significantly, sparking criticism from preservationists.