New satellite imagery shows White House UFC structure and ballroom construction
Summary
New satellite images show construction at the White House, including a new ballroom on the South Lawn and an Octagon for an upcoming UFC event. The images also reveal repairs being made to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.Key Facts
- Construction of the UFC Octagon began last month on the White House South Lawn.
- The UFC event is scheduled for June 14, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s birthday and Flag Day.
- A new ballroom is being built on the South Lawn, replacing the demolished White House East Wing.
- The East Wing demolition started in October 2025 to make space for the ballroom.
- Satellite images show the progress of construction from August 2025 to May 2026.
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being repaired and painted with an “American Flag Blue” coating.
- President Trump announced the Reflecting Pool project in April 2026.
- A stage is also under construction on the Ellipse for a concert event near the White House.
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