Inside Trump’s Push to Make the White House Ballroom as Big as Possible
The New York Times • 11/29/2025 • Last cited 11/29/2025
Summary
President Trump is personally overseeing a project to expand the White House ballroom, which has led to tensions with contractors and caused his architect to step back from the initiative, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
47 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 47 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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