Overview

• Press Secretary Caroline Levitt announced on July 31 that the White House will construct a 650-seat ballroom on the East Wing grounds.
• The estimated $200 million construction cost will be covered entirely through private donations from President Trump supplemented by contributions from his supporters.
• The planned venue will span roughly 90,000 square feet, increasing capacity from the East Room’s 200 seats and eliminating the need for outdoor tents.
• Groundbreaking is slated for September with completion scheduled before President Trump’s term ends in January 2029.
• This project continues a trend of privately financed White House enhancements, following recent additions like 30-meter flagpoles and a Rose Garden overhaul.