The new construction will be adjacent to the East Wing, and the cost will be covered by donors.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will be constructing a new ballroom addition to the White House building. The construction will be financed by President Trump and other donors, and is projected to be completed by January 2029.
“The White House state ballroom will be a much needed and exquisite addition of 90,000 square feet,” Leavitt said, adding that it would have a seated capacity of 650 people and would eliminate the need for a “large and unsightly tent” to host state dinners and other large events.
“The president and the Trump White House are fully committed to working with the appropriate organizations to preserving the special history of the White House while building a beautiful ballroom that can be enjoyed by future Administrations and generations of Americans to come,” White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said in a statement.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For press secretary Leavitt as she communicates the intent of the White House to the public.
- For President Donald Trump as he prioritizes issues for his administration to focus on.
- That the work of the Trump administration improves American life for its people.
Sources: The Hill
