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Trump Expands White House with $200M Ballroom Project

9/20/2025

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President Trump’s ballroom project at the White House expands the East Wing by 90,000 square feet, featuring a 25,000-square-foot ballroom that accommodates 900 guests.
The project costs approximately $200 million, funded by private donations and Trump's contributions.
Major donors include Google, Lockheed Martin, and Palantir, each pledging at least $5 million.
Donor recognition may include name etching in the ballroom or listing on a website, pending final decisions.
Construction commenced in September 2025, with fundraising led by Meredith O'Rourke and the Trust for the National Mall.

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Story summary

President Trump’s ballroom project at the White House expands the East Wing by 90,000 square feet, featuring a 25,000-square-foot ballroom that accommodates 900 guests.
The project costs approximately $200 million, funded by private donations and Trump's contributions.
Major donors include Google, Lockheed Martin, and Palantir, each pledging at least $5 million.
Donor recognition may include name etching in the ballroom or listing on a website, pending final decisions.
Construction commenced in September 2025, with fundraising led by Meredith O'Rourke and the Trust for the National Mall.