Inside Trump's $250 Million White House Ballroom Project: Construction Begins with East Wing Demolition

Oct 22, 2025 09:40 am CST

Construction has begun on President Trump's privately-funded $250 million White House ballroom project, involving partial demolition of the East Wing. The 90,000-square-foot ballroom, nearly twice the size of the main White House, will accommodate 999 people and resembles Trump's Mar-a-Lago ballroom. Despite proceeding without National Capital Planning Commission approval, Trump insists the project continues the historical tradition of presidential additions to the White House.