The US president’s $200 million ballroom project signals his growing personalization of the White House—and raises new ethical questions about donor influence.

President Donald Trump was seen on the roof of the White House's West Wing. Trump stepped onto the roof above the press briefing room and west colonnade. The small group he was with included the architect of the newly announced $200 million White House ballroom project.

P resident Donald Trump was seen surveying the White House grounds from the building’s roof Tuesday, telling reporters he was “taking a little walk” a week after announcing plans to add a $200 million ballroom.