AdvertisementWorldNorth AmericaTrump's White House Opinion Trump has been humbled over his pet project. This obsession hurts him, even when he’s right Cory Alpert Former White House staffer August 9, 2026 — 2:10pmAugust 9, 2026 — 2:10pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. President Donald Trump talks about the White House ballroom construction as he arrives for a meeting with oil executives in January this year. That distinction between occupying a place and owning it is one Trump has spent much of his second presidential term testing. Related Article OpinionTrump's White House Trump’s power is at its peak.