Summary
President Donald Trump announced the White House ballroom project will be completed in about a year and a half, before the end of his second term. The privately-funded project, costing $300 million, involves demolishing and rebuilding part of the East Wing. Some oppose the project, but the Trump Administration supports it as an important addition.
Key Facts
- President Trump said the ballroom will be done in about a year and a half.
- This project is the first major change to the Executive Mansion since 1948.
- The initial size was set at 90,000 square feet, but it will now be twice as large.
- The cost increased from an estimated $200 million to $300 million.
- Funding comes from private sources, with no government money involved.
- Donors include companies like Apple, Comcast Corporation, and T-Mobile.
- Several groups and Democrats have criticized the project.
- The White House plans to submit final design plans by the end of December 2025.
