White House Unveils $200 Million East Wing Ballroom Construction Plans

The White House plans to build a $200 million ballroom in the East Wing, with construction set to begin in September. The 90,000-square-foot space will have a seating capacity of 650 people and will be used for formal events. The project will be funded by Trump and donors, with the US Secret Service handling security enhancements. The East Wing will be "modernized" during construction, with offices temporarily relocated.

The White House has announced plans to construct a $200 million ballroom in the East Wing, set to commence in September 2025. The new ballroom will span approximately 90,000 square feet and accommodate 650 guests, significantly increasing the current capacity of the East Room [1].

The project, funded by President Donald Trump and other donors, aims to provide a large-scale event space for formal functions. McCrery Architects, known for their classical designs, will lead the architectural team, while Clark Construction will oversee the construction and AECOM will handle the engineering aspects [2]. The US Secret Service will provide necessary security enhancements.

The East Wing, currently housing the first lady’s office and other administrative spaces, will be modernized during the construction. Staffers, including those working for first lady Melania Trump, will be temporarily relocated [3].

President Trump has long advocated for a larger ballroom at the White House to host major events. The new ballroom will be substantially separated from the main building but will maintain a similar architectural theme and heritage [1].

The White House will continue to provide updates on this project at whitehouse.gov/visit.

References:
[1] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/07/the-white-house-announces-white-house-ballroom-construction-to-begin/
[2] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/31/trump-ballroom-white-house-construction-september/85461691007/
[3] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-31/white-house-unveils-plans-for-200-million-east-wing-ballroom