Trump Plans $200 Million White House Ballroom To Host Bigger State Dinners Without 'Ugly Tents'

Last Updated:July 31, 2025, 23:47 IST

US President Donald Trump approved a plan to build a new White House Ballroom, starting in Sept 2025.

In this concept image produced by McCrery Architects PLLC, a proposed design of the new White House State Ballroom is seen, which will replace the East Wing and accommodate up to 650 guests for major events. (IMAGE: RapidResponse)

US President Donald Trump has approved a sweeping plan to build a massive new White House Ballroom, which according to a press release by the White House released Thursday, is a project that’s been on the wish list of past presidents for over 150 years.

The new addition, slated to begin construction in September 2025, is aimed at giving future administrations a grand space to host visiting world leaders and large-scale events without having to rely on temporary outdoor tents.

Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles said: “President Trump is a builder at heart… and fully committed to preserving the White House’s history while building something future generations can use."

Trump, who prides himself on being a builder, is not just greenlighting the plan but also personally helping fund it, the White House press release said.

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