KAROLINE LEAVITT ANNOUNCES MAGNIFICENT $200M WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM

Trump’s Vision Becomes Reality with Private Funding

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt unveiled the stunning plans for the White House State Ballroom during Thursday’s briefing, explaining that “President Trump and other donors have generously committed to donating the funds necessary to build this approximately $200 million structure.” The project represents Trump’s decade-long dream to give America the magnificent facilities our great nation deserves, with no taxpayer money required for the construction.

Eliminating the Embarrassing Tent System

Leavitt explained the urgent need for the ballroom, stating “The White House is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the world, yet the White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders and other countries without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building entrance.” The new ballroom will seat 650 people compared to the current East Room capacity of just 200, finally giving America proper facilities for hosting world leaders.

World-Class Architecture and Design

President Trump has selected McCrery Architects as the lead architect, with engineering led by AECOM, ensuring the ballroom meets the highest standards of excellence. “President Trump is a builder at heart and has an extraordinary eye for detail,” said White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The ballroom’s theme and architectural heritage will be “almost identical” to the main White House building, preserving the historic elegance while providing modern functionality.

Construction Timeline and East Wing Modernization

Construction will begin in September 2025 and be completed “long before” the end of President Trump’s term in January 2029. The East Wing will be “modernized” during construction, with offices relocated to accommodate the new ballroom. The project demonstrates Trump’s commitment to building beautiful, functional spaces that will serve future administrations and generations of Americans.

Trump’s Building Legacy Continues

The ballroom represents the culmination of Trump’s 15-year vision to solve the state dinner problem, dating back to 2010 when he offered his services to the Obama administration. “We’ve been planning it a long time,” Trump told reporters. “But there’s never been a president who was good at ballrooms. They’ve always wanted to have it. In the first term, I said if I get another shot at this, I’m going to do a ballroom.”

President Trump is once again proving that America deserves the finest facilities in the world, and he’s paying for it himself along with patriotic donors who believe in American greatness. While other presidents have been content with embarrassing tent solutions, Trump is building a magnificent ballroom that will showcase American excellence to world leaders for generations. This private investment in American prestige costs taxpayers nothing while giving our nation the world-class facilities we deserve. It’s another example of Trump putting America First and ensuring our country projects strength and beauty on the world stage.