Summary
The White House is starting construction on a new ballroom this September, which President Trump has been planning for 15 years. The ballroom will be about 90,000 square feet and cost around $200 million, funded by Trump and other donors. It will seat 650 guests, solving issues with past state dinners held in tents.
Key Facts
- The new White House ballroom will be approximately 90,000 square feet.
- It is expected to cost around $200 million.
- Construction is set to begin in September and finish before the end of Trump's term.
- The ballroom will seat 650 guests, compared to the current East Room's capacity of 200.
- Trump and other donors will finance the ballroom.
- The ballroom will replace the East Wing of the White House.
- Trump has been planning this ballroom for at least 15 years.
- Current state dinners often use outdoor tents due to lack of space.
