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Donald Trump's first speech. Suddenly he started talking about curtains
— Thank you all. We really have great soldiers who are with us in this beautiful building, he emphasized.
After the part devoted to the international situation, Trump he suddenly moved on to the topic of renovating the White House ballroom — a project that had previously sparked controversy in public opinion.
— This building is beautiful and we are adding different elements to it. We are correcting it. Please see what a nice curtain – he said, pointing to an element of decor. — If was abandoned, you would see a big hole, but in about a year and a half it will be a really beautiful building – he added.
The US president emphasized that he “selected” the curtains hanging in the room during his first term. “I've always liked gold,” he noted. He also added that the ballroom he planned would be “the most beautiful in the world.”
“It means money, so I like it.”
Donald Trump also referred to the sounds of hammers accompanying construction works, telling the audience that his wife, Melania Trump, does not share his enthusiasm on the matter.
— He asks if they'll ever stop drilling. They start at 6 a.m. and end at 11:30 p.m. Can you imagine that? Can you hear that? For me it's a beautiful sound – he said.
Trump changes the subject at minute 20:50.
The US leader also assured that the renovation would not be financed by taxpayers' money. — Some say it is could cost $400 million. or more. No, the amount will be lower than 400 million. And when I hear that sound, the sounds of construction somewhere in the background, I know it means money, so I like it, he said.
