President Trump has rejected claims of a proposed renovation of the White House press briefing room, referring to the report as 'stupid.' However, he has suggested the possibility of relocating the press corps to a different area on the White House grounds. The current briefing room was originally a swimming pool built by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Former press secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned that Trump has been considering this idea.
Key facts
- Trump rejected a report about renovating the White House press briefing room.
- He indicated the possibility of relocating the press corps.
- The current briefing room was originally a swimming pool.
- Karoline Leavitt stated Trump has been 'flirting' with the relocation idea.
- The report was published by The New York Times.
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