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New satellite imagery shows White House UFC structure and ballroom construction

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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