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However, former President Donald Trump defended the renovations, emphasizing their importance and his personal investment. During his remarks, Trump explained that he was funding the improvements himself and through generous donors, asserting that the project would culminate in a magnificent ballroom—possibly the finest ever built—at no cost to the American taxpayer. He clarified that no contact with the White House structure itself was involved, and described the project as a significant upgrade aimed at benefiting future presidents.