Trump brags his ballroom to be topped by ‘greatest drone empire’
President Trump showcased the luxury ballroom under construction at the White House, claiming it will feature advanced military defense capabilities. He mentioned plans for a 'drone empire' on the roof, which he believes will protect Washington. Despite his focus on the ballroom, Trump dismissed concerns about rising gas prices and inflation, reiterating his stance on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
- ▪Trump's approval ratings have reached a second-term low according to recent polls.
- ▪He claimed the ballroom will have a drone-proof roof and serve as a drone port.
- ▪Trump downplayed the significance of rising gas prices, currently averaging $4.53 per gallon in the US.
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With his approval ratings hitting a second-term low in recent polling, President Donald Trump decided on Tuesday to show off the progress being made on the luxury ballroom he’s building at the White House. While speaking with reporters outside the White House, Trump boasted that the planned ballroom will “be something incredible” and then explained that it would come with military defense capabilities. “On top of the roof, we’re gonna have the greatest drone empire that you’ve ever seen,” the president said. “And it’s gonna protect Washington.” A reporter then asked Trump to elaborate on some of the security features in the ballroom. The ballroom’s “underneath part, it’s far more complex than the upper,” the president responded.
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