Wouldn't they need to build the ballroom first, before burning it down?

No need - it’s already a toxic garbage fire.

	▲	ben_w an hour ago \| parent [-]
		It's a metaphorical toxic garbage fire, but unless I've missed some news the current state is somewhat different from the "actually set fire to it" historical events referenced earlier: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_President%27s_House_b...