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Trump-era White House construction

Construction projects undertaken during the Trump administration, including a proposed White House ballroom.

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Feb 3, 2026

did Projects like Trump Tower and Trump Plaza reportedly used contractors/labor forces later documented as mob-connected or influenced. true or false

The short answer is: and federal records show that major Trump projects, including and , used concrete suppliers and construction labor tied to mob-controlled companies and unions, and at least one fe...

Jan 8, 2026

What precedents exist for White House construction projects proceeding without public environmental or design reviews, and what were the safety outcomes?

Presidents historically have legal exemptions from some routine historic-preservation review for the White House but have almost always sought voluntary design and planning oversight; the recent Trump...