Shalom Baranes: The Man Who Doesn’t Bat an Eye

Shalom Baranes, the architect behind Trump’s ballroom renovation, isn’t fazed by criticism. It’s not his first rodeo – he’s faced outrage before.

A Refugee Turned Pentagon Renovator

Baranes arrived in the US as a Libyan refugee and went on to work on high-profile projects, including the Pentagon. His peers are baffled by his decision to take on Trump’s job, but Baranes isn’t having it. He’s got a reputation for taking on tough projects, and it seems he won’t let public opinion get in his way.