US EditionKaroline Leavitt details $200M ballroom plans at White House
UNITED STATES, JUL 31 – The $200 million ballroom will seat 650 guests, addressing a 150-year-old need for a large event space at the White House, funded by President Trump and private donors.
- Construction for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House is set to begin in September 2025, costing approximately $200 million according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
- President Donald Trump plans to finance the ballroom project through personal funds and donations from wealthy donors.
- The ballroom will increase capacity for events from 200 to 650 guests and replace the current East Wing offices, as reported by Leavitt during a briefing.
- Critics have voiced concerns about the project's cost, questioning the priority of spending on a ballroom amid cuts to other government services, as noted by various commentators.
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'What a Waste of Money': Trump Slammed for 'Turning White House Into Mar-a-Lago' with $200M Ballroom to Host ‘Major Functions’
The Trump administration has announced a massive $200 million renovation of the State Ballroom in the East Wing of the White House. The blueprint design is finished, and the architects and contractors are ready to go, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. “The White House is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the world, yet the White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders in…
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Donald Trump was not even a presidential candidate yet, nor did he seriously intend to be, when he first proposed to build a great ballroom in the White House, in 2010, as he and senior officials of that era have counted on more than one occasion. The government of that time, that of President Barack Obama, declined the offer by means of administrative silence. Now, in his second term, the Republican is going to make his proposal come true: star…
The White House will soon have a luxurious ballroom. President Donald Trump commissioned the prestigious expansion of the presidential residence, construction of which will begin in September. The $200 million ballroom is expected to be completed "well before the end" of Trump's term in 2029, according to the White House.
$200 million must be spent to completely renew the current East Hall of the U.S. presidential residence.
Melania Trump's Absence Looms Large as the White House Undergoes $200M Ballroom Makeover
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. President Donald Trump has long complained about the accommodations at the White House, so he’s getting his wish with a major addition. But what people aren’t talking about enough is that the construction completely displaces First Lady Melania Trump and her staff for a significant amount of time. On July …
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