Trump reveals $200 million golden ballroom in ‘modernized’ White House East Wing
White House unveils plans to renovate East Wing
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced plans for a massive, gilded ballroom to be constructed at the White House.
- The 90,000-square-foot White House State Ballroom will have a seated capacity of 650 people, a significant increase from current facilities, and will be built on the East Wing site.
- Construction is scheduled to begin in September and is expected to be completed before the end of President Trump's term in 2029, with an estimated cost of $200 million funded by Trump and private donors.
- The new facility aims to enable the White House to host major functions for world leaders without relying on temporary tents, which are currently necessary.
- The ballroom's design, featuring extensive gold leaf, is reminiscent of the one at Trump's Mar-a-Lago property, aligning with other aesthetic changes he has made to the White House, including the Oval Office and Kennedy Rose Garden.