Trump Donors Fund $200 Million White House Ballroom Expansion

New White House Ballroom Project

• 🏛️ A new 90,000 square foot ballroom is announced for the White House complex, designed to host larger events than currently possible.
• 💡 The project aims to solve a long-standing issue for presidents needing a substantial event space, eliminating the need for temporary tents.
• 🗓️ Construction is slated to begin in September 2025 and is expected to be completed before the end of President Trump's term.

Design and Funding

• 💰 The estimated $200 million cost will be funded by President Trump and other generous donors.
• 🏗️ McCree Architects has been selected as the lead architect for their classical design, with Clark Construction heading the construction team and ACOM leading engineering.
• 🎨 The new ballroom will be architecturally similar to the main White House building, though substantially separated, and will be located where the current east wing stands.

Capacity and Security

• 👥 The ballroom will have a seated capacity of 650 people, a significant increase from the East Room's capacity of 200.
• 🛡️ The United States Secret Service will oversee necessary security enhancements and modifications for the new structure.
• 🖼️ Renderings and visuals of the ballroom's interior and exterior will be available on whitehouse.gov/visit.

East Wing Modernization

• 🛠️ The existing east wing, originally built in 1902 and renovated multiple times, will be modernized and renovated as part of the project.
• ✨ The goal is to preserve the White House's history while creating a beautiful, functional space for future generations.