President Trump spoke Tuesday evening at the annual congressional picnic, following earlier comments about a major construction project at the White House.

During an impromptu press conference earlier in the day at a construction site near the now-demolished East Wing, Trump discussed a $400 million ballroom project. He told reporters that the project was being funded entirely by himself, stating "All of this paid for by myself."

According to reports, Trump indicated the ballroom project would include facilities for a military hospital and research site, though specific details about these components were not immediately provided.

The construction project has reportedly been a source of debate among members of both political parties, though the exact nature of the concerns was not detailed in available reports.

The congressional picnic is an annual tradition that brings together members of Congress and the administration for an informal gathering at the White House grounds.