Trump and Donors to Fund $200M White House Ballroom Construction

The White House has announced plans to construct a new ballroom on the White House grounds, estimated to cost $200 million. President Donald Trump and private donors will fund the project, which is scheduled to begin in September and be completed before the end of Trump's term. The new 90,000-square-foot addition will accommodate 650 seated guests and stay true to the classical design of the White House.

The White House has announced plans to construct a new ballroom on the White House grounds, estimated to cost $200 million. The project, scheduled to begin in September 2025 and be completed before the end of President Donald Trump's term, will add a 90,000-square-foot space capable of accommodating 650 seated guests. The new ballroom will maintain the classical design of the White House, with funding provided by Trump and private donors.

The ballroom will be located in the East Wing of the White House, which will also undergo modernization during the construction period. The East Wing, constructed in 1902, has been renovated several times, including the addition of a second story in 1942. The new ballroom will be substantially separated from the main building but will maintain a similar architectural heritage.

The lead architect for the project is McCrery Architects, a Washington, D.C.-based firm known for its classical architectural design. Clark Construction will oversee the construction, while AECOM will lead the engineering team. The United States Secret Service will handle necessary security enhancements.

The White House expects the new ballroom to be a much-needed addition to the complex, providing a larger space for formal events and entertaining. The current East Room, where presidents have historically held large receptions, has a seating capacity of 200 people, which the new ballroom will significantly exceed.

The project comes as Trump has pushed through several cosmetic changes at the White House, including renovations to the Rose Garden and the Oval Office. The new ballroom is expected to be completed in time for Trump's term to end in 2029.

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