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Trump’s grand designs for the White House

If You're Listening

Published
June 22, 2026
Duration
24:00
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Last updated
Jul 5, 2026

Discusses The construction of Trump's new White House ballroom would make for maybe the best episode of Grand …

Summary

The construction of Trump's new White House ballroom would make for maybe the best episode of Grand Designs ever made. The budget has blown out, a historic wing of the house has been demolished, and it's putting a strain on President Trump and Melania's relationship.Sadly, Kevin McCloud wasn't available for this episode. Instead, Matt is talking to White …

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The construction of Trump's new White House ballroom would make for maybe the best episode of Grand Designs ever made. The budget has blown out, a historic wing of the house has been demolished, and it's putting a strain on President Trump and Melania's relationship.Sadly, Kevin McCloud wasn't available for this episode. Instead, Matt is talking to White House reporter for the Washington Post, Dan Diamond, who has watched, and heard, all of it go down.Follow If You're Listening on the ABC Listen