Trump suddenly appeared on the White House roof on Tuesday. He was reportedly checking out the site for a new ballroom project being planned for the White House. He then started yelling at reporters from the rooftop. It turned into an unexpected press conference as reporters gathered below.
Trump defended the ballroom plan, claiming it’s self-funded. “It’s just another way to spend my money for the country!” Trump shouted. He also reminded everyone that he doesn’t take a salary as president, according to the Rawstory report.
Trump says he’s paying for White House ballroom himself
Newsmax anchor Shaun Kraisman reacted live on air. He said: “If you ever doubted the transparency of a president, he’ll take your questions from a rooftop.” A Newsmax guest praised Trump’s bold move. She said Trump is not afraid to take questions and compared him to President Biden, saying Trump was more open, as per the reports.
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Internet goes wild after Trump rooftop moment
The internet instantly exploded with reactions. Clips of Trump pacing and shouting from the rooftop went viral, with users calling it everything from “iconic” to “unhinged.” Memes flooded social media platforms within minutes, as stated in the report by the Rawstory.
FAQs
Q1. Why did Donald Trump go on the White House roof?
He was checking the site for a new ballroom project and ended up speaking to reporters from there.
Q2. What did Trump say during the rooftop press conference?
Trump said he’s paying for the ballroom himself and reminded everyone he donates his salary.