Overview

• Trump told NBC News the venue is now planned for 900 guests, up from a July outline of 650.
• He said work has begun on the site, pointing to trucks positioned for the build.
• The White House estimates the project’s cost at about $200 million.
• Trump reiterated he will help finance the construction, with additional contributions expected from private donors described by the White House as “patriots.”
• The addition would replace the East Wing and constitute the most significant exterior change since 1942, with the goal of eliminating South Lawn tents for large events.