Overview

• Trump told guests he and Melania stood in the residential hallway looking into the Lincoln Bedroom on their first night in the residence.
• The remarks came during a Wednesday night fundraiser at the White House for a new ballroom project.
• The ballroom is described as a 90,000-square-foot space with gold finishes intended for state dinners and major events, according to reporting.
• The White House says construction of the ballroom is expected to be finished before the end of the president’s term.
• Trump also highlighted recent and planned changes that include a paved rose garden with patio furniture, a 'Presidential Hall of Fame,' and a proposed triumphal arch, with attendees reportedly including representatives from Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft.