Donald Trump interrupts Iran update to boast about ‘beautiful’ $400m White House ballroom construction

Donald Trump shifted from talking about the war in Iran to the construction of his new ballroom during a Medal of Honor ceremony. Speaking at the White House on Monday (2 March), the US president, who was meant to be posthumously honouring troops who have died in conflict, began gushing about his $400m renovation project. “I picked those drapes in my first term - I always liked gold,” he said. “I believe it’s going to be the most beautiful ballroom anywhere in the world.” He added that his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, was not a fan of the construction noise, but that he himself had "liked" it. Trump then returned to discussing the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.