White House ballroom construction spearheaded by Trump, set to commence in September, with a price tag of $200 million.
President Donald Trump has announced plans to build a new $200 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom on the White House campus, with construction set to begin next month. This ambitious project aims to provide a larger event space within the White House complex, eliminating the need for large, unsightly tents for major functions[1].
The vision for this ballroom has been in Trump's mind since at least 2010, and it represents part of his broader efforts to personalize and modify the White House grounds. Recent changes include repaving the Rose Garden and installing two 88-foot-tall flagpoles on the North and South Lawns[1].
The new ballroom will occupy the space currently housing the East Wing of the executive mansion, where first ladies have traditionally maintained offices. The exterior will jut onto the South Lawn, featuring a colonnade running along one wall, and a Palladian facade with columns and a pediment on the eastern wall[2].
Three walls of arched windows will offer views of the White House's south grounds, including a massive new flagpole. Inside, the ballroom will boast a vast space adorned with gold and crystal chandeliers, gilded Corinthian columns, a coffered ceiling with gold inlays, gold floor lamps, and a checkered marble floor[2].
The project will be overseen by McCrery Architects, a firm known for classical architectural design. Jim McCrery, the CEO of McCrery Architects, expressed his honour at being entrusted with the renovation project[2].
The ballroom's construction will be funded by Trump and private donors, rather than federal funds, emphasizing that this is a private investment in White House property[1]. Staff working from the location will be temporarily relocated during the construction process.
The new ballroom is considered a necessary addition to the White House complex due to the need for a larger event space. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles stated that President Trump has an extraordinary eye for detail[1].
Trump has convened meetings recently to discuss design features and planning for the new ballroom. Coordination with the National Park Service, White House Military Office, and the United States Secret Service is underway to ensure the design respects the White House's historic value while offering a beautiful facility that can be enjoyed by future administrations and generations[1][2].
This ambitious project marks a significant and expensive addition to the White House estate, reflecting both practical needs for a larger event space and President Trump's personal imprint on the historic site[1][2].
References: [1] ABC News. (2025, August 1). Trump to build $200 million ballroom on White House campus. [online] Available at: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-build-200-million-ballroom-white-house-campus/story?id=84087311 [2] The Washington Post. (2025, August 1). Trump plans to build $200 million ballroom on White House campus. [online] Available at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/08/01/trump-plans-build-200-million-ballroom-white-house-campus/
- The construction of the new $200 million ballroom on the White House campus, planned by President Trump, is a private investment in White House property and a significant addition to the White House estate, influenced by practical needs for a larger event space as well as President Trump's personal imprint on the historic site.
- White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles emphasized the necessity of the new ballroom due to the need for a larger event space, and President Trump's extraordinary eye for detail is hoped to be reflected in the design process, which involves coordination with the National Park Service, White House Military Office, and the United States Secret Service to ensure respect for the White House's historic value while creating a beautiful facility for future administrations and generations.
- The recent meetings convened by President Trump to discuss design features and planning for his ambitious project, including the construction of a new $200 million ballroom, also touch upon aspects of finance, policy-and-legislation, and real-estate, as the project is funded by Trump and private donors and follows the recent changes in the White House grounds like repaving the Rose Garden and installing flagpoles on the North and South Lawns. These developments, in turn, can be considered part of the broader discussion in politics and general news.
