Trump Plans $200 Million White House Ballroom, Construction Starts September

President Donald Trump has announced plans for a $200 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House, marking the most significant expansion in over seven decades. Slated to begin construction in September 2025, the new White House State Ballroom will be located off the East Wing and accommodate up to 650 guests, eliminating the need for large outdoor tents at state events. The design features neoclassical architecture matching the White House exterior, while the interior echoes the opulent, gold-trimmed style of Trump's Mar-a-Lago Grand Ballroom, with crystal chandeliers and intricate details. Trump, who has personally overseen aspects of the project and contributed to its funding alongside private donors, envisions the ballroom as a legacy project that future administrations will enjoy. The expansion includes major renovations to the East Wing, temporarily relocating the First Lady's offices and other staff. This ambitious makeover complements other recent changes Trump has made to the White House grounds, including new flagpoles and a paved Rose Garden patio inspired by his private estates.