$300 million project
Trump Appoints Shalom Baranes as New Architect for $300 Million White House Ballroom Project
Dec 05, 2025 03:05 pm CST
President Donald Trump has selected architect Shalom Baranes to lead the $300 million White House ballroom project after reported disagreements with the original designer James McCrery. The ambitious privately-funded initiative, which has already resulted in the demolition of the entire East Wing, aims to create a space capable of hosting 1,000 guests but has raised concerns about potentially overshadowing the historic presidential residence.
Kamala Harris Condemns Trump's $300 Million White House Ballroom Plan Amid Food Assistance Crisis
Nov 02, 2025 02:40 am CST
Kamala Harris has sharply criticized President Donald Trump's proposed $300 million White House ballroom expansion that would demolish the East Wing, calling it unconscionable while millions of Americans face losing food assistance during the government shutdown. The privately-funded luxury project contrasts starkly with the urgent needs of vulnerable families as federal SNAP benefits hang in the balance.