Trump to Ballroom Architect: “I Am the Code”
“I am the code.” So said President Trump to the first architect working on the new White House ballroom being built on the ruins of the building’s East Wing, scoffing at his concerns over possible fire, health, and safety violations.
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2 developments- Sep 23Trump to Ballroom Architect: “I Am the Code”
- Sep 24Architect says Trump told him “I AM THE CODE” while discussing emergency exits for White House ballroom
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Quiet for 5 daysLast development · Sep 24 — Architect says Trump told him “I AM THE CODE” while discussing emergency exits for White House ballroom
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