by Larry FitzmauriceBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffI'm a writer and editor who lives in Brooklyn, New York, and I've written for a variety of publications across the last 20 years, including The New York Times, The Guardian, GQ, New York Magazine, Pitchfork, The Fader-the list goes on. By now, you've heard all about Trump's White House ballroom construction project. Similar to most things in 21st century American life, it's extremely expensive and seemingly useless to anyone who isn't rich.