Overview

• Renderings reveal a gilded classical interior with crystal chandeliers, Corinthian columns and a checkered marble floor reminiscent of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago.
• President Trump and undisclosed private donors will fund the full $200 million cost, avoiding the need for congressional appropriations.
• McCrery Architects is set to lead the design, Clark Construction will oversee construction and AECOM will handle engineering in coordination with the National Park Service, Secret Service and other agencies.
• Construction will break ground in September 2025 with completion slated before January 2029, requiring temporary relocation of East Wing offices.
• The 90,000-square-foot addition will triple indoor event capacity to 650 seated guests and remove reliance on outdoor tents for state dinners.