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President Donald Trump on Tuesday released a new visual rendering of a planned White House ballroom - describing the project as a long-term addition designed to match the scale and appearance of the existing residence.
He shared the image on Truth Social, saying the structure would ‘serve our Country well’ for generations. The rendering, he noted, is shown from the perspective of the Treasury Building across the street.
What the White House ballroom project includes
According to Trump, the proposal replaces the current East Wing with what he called a ‘New East Wing,’ centred around a large formal ballroom. He said the exterior height and overall scale would mirror the White House to maintain architectural consistency.
In the post, he pointed to a design detail: the north wall of the ballroom is modelled as a replica of the White House’s north façade. Trump described the project as something past presidents had wanted for more than a century.
The ballroom is planned as a 90,000-square-foot space with seating for about 650 guests. Administration officials have previously said construction is underway and that the cost is expected to exceed $200 million, funded by Trump and private donors rather than taxpayer money, according to Fox News.
Why did Trump add a ballroom
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the residence currently cannot host large-scale state functions without using temporary outdoor tents set away from the main entrance. She described the new structure as a permanent solution for formal events and visiting world leaders.
Broader changes to federal landmarks under Trump’s reign
Since returning to office, Trump has promoted several design and renovation efforts tied to prominent Washington locations. Over the weekend, he said the Trump Kennedy Center would close for a two-year renovation. Earlier, he announced a monument planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary, modelled in part on Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, per Fox News reports.
Other changes mentioned by the administration include interior updates to the Oval Office, modifications to the Rose Garden, and additional features on White House grounds.
For now, the ballroom rendering is the first public visual tied to the project.
He shared the image on Truth Social, saying the structure would ‘serve our Country well’ for generations. The rendering, he noted, is shown from the perspective of the Treasury Building across the street.
What the White House ballroom project includes
According to Trump, the proposal replaces the current East Wing with what he called a ‘New East Wing,’ centred around a large formal ballroom. He said the exterior height and overall scale would mirror the White House to maintain architectural consistency.
In the post, he pointed to a design detail: the north wall of the ballroom is modelled as a replica of the White House’s north façade. Trump described the project as something past presidents had wanted for more than a century.
The ballroom is planned as a 90,000-square-foot space with seating for about 650 guests. Administration officials have previously said construction is underway and that the cost is expected to exceed $200 million, funded by Trump and private donors rather than taxpayer money, according to Fox News.
Why did Trump add a ballroom
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the residence currently cannot host large-scale state functions without using temporary outdoor tents set away from the main entrance. She described the new structure as a permanent solution for formal events and visiting world leaders.
Broader changes to federal landmarks under Trump’s reign
Since returning to office, Trump has promoted several design and renovation efforts tied to prominent Washington locations. Over the weekend, he said the Trump Kennedy Center would close for a two-year renovation. Earlier, he announced a monument planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary, modelled in part on Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, per Fox News reports.
Other changes mentioned by the administration include interior updates to the Oval Office, modifications to the Rose Garden, and additional features on White House grounds.
For now, the ballroom rendering is the first public visual tied to the project.
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