The White House has disclosed an ambitious project to construct a lavish $200 million ballroom, a vision long-held by President Donald Trump. This new addition will be located adjacent to a modernized East Wing, which serves critical offices including that of First Lady Melania Trump. Funding for the project will come directly from Trump and undisclosed benefactors, with construction anticipated to commence in September, as confirmed by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
### White House Announces Ambitious $200 Million Ballroom Project
### White House Announces Ambitious $200 Million Ballroom Project
The proposal for a new grand ballroom signals a key moment in President Trump's ongoing renovations at the White House.
This new ballroom, designed to accommodate up to 650 guests, aims to enhance large event hosting capabilities that currently rely on the restricted space of the East Room and temporary tents on the South Lawn. Leavitt described this development as a "much needed and exquisite addition" to the premises, and affirmed that the project would respect the historic architecture of the White House, featuring ornate designs including chandeliers and classic columns.
In a statement addressing the project, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles emphasized the commitment to historical preservation while modernizing the White House’s capacity for state events. Notably, this plan continues Trump's legacy of making significant physical changes, which feature include newly installed flagpoles and lavish decorations in the Oval Office. The East Wing offices, impacted during construction, will be temporarily relocated, maintaining operational continuity.
Trump has previously advocated for the ballroom concept, even proposing to fund the project during President Barack Obama’s term. Critics have argued that his past proposal was not seriously evaluated, emphasizing the political sensitivities related to such grandiose visions. As this project unfolds, Trump insists the new ballroom will eliminate the need for unsightly event tents, declaring, “I’m good at building things,” further cementing his self-proclaimed expertise in construction.
In various gatherings, Trump has shared the vision for the ballroom, contrasting it with existing setups and expressing his desire to revamp event hosting at the White House, reflecting broader ambitions to leave a lasting architectural imprint on the nation's executive residence.
In a statement addressing the project, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles emphasized the commitment to historical preservation while modernizing the White House’s capacity for state events. Notably, this plan continues Trump's legacy of making significant physical changes, which feature include newly installed flagpoles and lavish decorations in the Oval Office. The East Wing offices, impacted during construction, will be temporarily relocated, maintaining operational continuity.
Trump has previously advocated for the ballroom concept, even proposing to fund the project during President Barack Obama’s term. Critics have argued that his past proposal was not seriously evaluated, emphasizing the political sensitivities related to such grandiose visions. As this project unfolds, Trump insists the new ballroom will eliminate the need for unsightly event tents, declaring, “I’m good at building things,” further cementing his self-proclaimed expertise in construction.
In various gatherings, Trump has shared the vision for the ballroom, contrasting it with existing setups and expressing his desire to revamp event hosting at the White House, reflecting broader ambitions to leave a lasting architectural imprint on the nation's executive residence.
