Overview
- The 90,000-square-foot state ballroom will seat 650 guests and eliminate the need for temporary tents at state dinners.
- President Trump and private donors will cover the full $200 million cost without congressional funding.
- McCrery Architects will lead design, Clark Construction will oversee building and AECOM will handle engineering.
- Construction is slated to begin in September 2025 and finish before the end of Trump’s term in January 2029.
- East Wing offices will be modernized offsite and staff temporarily relocated in coordination with the National Park Service and Secret Service.