Trump Discusses Replacing White House Press Briefing Room With Pool

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Trump Discusses Replacing White House Press Briefing Room With Pool

President Trump has talked about replacing the White House’s James S. Brady Press Briefing Room with an indoor swimming pool, according to The New York Times.

The newspaper described the discussions as part of a push to remove the White House press corps from its space. The provided summary does not indicate whether a decision has been made.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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