Overview

• Detailed 3D renderings for the 8,400-square-meter East Wing ballroom were completed in July, advancing the project from planning to execution.
• President Trump and other private donors have pledged the full $200 million cost, clearing the way for construction to begin in September and conclude by late 2028.
• The expansion will triple state reception capacity to 650 guests and eliminate the need for outdoor tents at official events.
• White House officials say the renovation will preserve the historic Executive Residence while modernizing ancillary spaces under Trump’s direction.
• Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer have demanded greater transparency on the undisclosed private contributions underpinning the project.