Trump showcases White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses, addresses Iran war

One day after Republicans lost control of Congress, President Trump turned his attention to a different project, his new White House ballroom. On Wednesday, Trump invited reporters to the White House for a look at the construction and to mark a milestone, the final steel beam going into place. Trump signed the beam before workers hoisted it into position as the crowd cheered. He also defended the project, which has drawn criticism over the demolition of of the White House's historic East Wing. Trump says the building needed major work, and he argues the renovations are about preserving the White House as a symbol of America. Take a listen. But I will tell you that right now it's flawless and it's beautiful. And you know, when I get criticized like, why are you working on the White House? I'm doing it because the White House is the ultimate symbol of America. And it's got to be pristine. It's got to be perfect. And if you take a look at it, that's what it is right now. You have no idea how much work we had to do. Trump also took questions about the election and acknowledged that the war in Iran played a major role in Republican losses, particularly because of higher gas prices. But he stood by his decision to go to war, saying he'd do it again.