This Ballroom is a bit of a joke...
There has been 20 State dinners since Jan 21st 2009.. That is 16 years. Trump himself had two in his first presidency and none so far. So that 1.25 state dinners a year. Let's add in that the President would have a Christmas dinner. 4th of July is holiday season and Washington is pretty empty...
So add in another 0.75 for some special reason...
So this building will be used 3 times a year. Yep three times on average...
For that he is ripping down the East Wing which hosts
- The first lady and her staff
- White House social secretary,
- Correspondence staff
- White House Graphics and Calligraphy Office