The White House took aim at former President Barack Obama ahead of the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, contrasting President Donald Trump’s government construction projects to the 44th president’s.

Construction Delays and Costs

The Obama Presidential Center, which opens to the public following a decade of planning and construction, has faced scrutiny over rising costs, construction delays, and public infrastructure spending. The White House seized on those criticisms as Trump promotes a series of renovation and construction projects.

President Trump is ensuring our nation’s capital will be properly honored and maintained in excellent condition for generations to come, according to White House spokesman Davis Ingle.

Trump’s Construction Projects

Trump has been on a mission to fulfill last year’s executive order titled, Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful. He directed the addition of stone pavers in October to the Rose Garden lawn, a change designed to better accommodate press conferences and ceremonial events.

There has also been construction at the White House as workers build a ballroom expected to be done before 2028. Trump previously said the future White House ballroom will not just be an event venue, but serve as a hardened security structure designed to support presidential operations and large gatherings.

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