President Donald Trump is clearing the air on a bizarre rumor about branding a White House ballroom with his own name.

Recent reports stirred up a storm by suggesting Trump intended to dub the under-construction space “The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom,” but the man himself has called foul on this narrative, as the Daily Caller reports.

Speaking on the White House lawn before heading out on a multi-day Asia trip, Trump firmly denied any plans to name the privately funded project after himself.

Trump shuts down speculation

“I don’t have any plan to call it after myself. That was fake news,” Trump stated, cutting through the chatter with his usual no-nonsense flair.

Honestly, while the idea of a Trump-branded ballroom might sound like a bold statement, his pivot to a possible “presidential ballroom” label shows a level-headed approach that even detractors might have to acknowledge.

Yet, the left has been in full meltdown mode over this renovation, blasting the temporary removal of the East Wing despite zero taxpayer dollars being involved.

Ballroom project spurs debate

Trump didn’t hold back on highlighting the project’s funding success, noting, “We’ve raised over $350 million. It’s a beautiful room, a big room.”

That’s an impressive haul for a space that’s got progressive critics wringing their hands, as if private money somehow undermines the republic.

The administration has also assured everyone that the East Wing will be rebuilt and modernized, a sensible upgrade that should calm some of the unnecessary hysteria.

Grand arch concept adds new twist

Not content with just one project, Trump floated the possibility of using some funds for a striking arch near the Arlington Memorial Bridge, close to the Lincoln Memorial.

He referred to it as “the arc,” envisioning it as a grand marker for the entrance to our nation’s capital.

Such an idea showcases Trump’s knack for big-picture thinking, though it’s bound to spark more debate among those who resist any alteration to D.C.’s historic skyline.

Democrats ignoring facts

Democrats, as expected, have been quick to condemn the ballroom endeavor, conveniently overlooking that it’s entirely supported by private contributions.

Their criticism feels more like a knee-jerk reaction to anything Trump-related than a reasoned stance on fiscal or cultural grounds.

At the end of the day, this saga is less about a ballroom or an arch and more about a deeper divide -- yet Trump’s focus on privately funded progress offers a pragmatic counterpoint to the noise.