Trump Personally Reviews White House Building Projects Ahead of Possible Xi Visit

US President Donald Trump has become directly involved in negotiations with contractors overseeing the reconstruction of the White House, personally discussing concrete prices, selecting construction materials, and reviewing engineering details as work on the presidential residence moves forward. Trump Personally Oversees White House Construction According to The Washington Post, Trump has effectively assumed the role of the White House's "chief builder." On March 4, just days after the outbreak of the conflict with Iran, the president took part in negotiations over a concrete supply contract worth more than $47 million for the new East Wing complex. The talks reportedly reduced the project's cost by approximately $2.3 million.