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Trump's $400M East Wing Ballroom Faces Fierce Opposition

12/30/2025

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The White House will present details about U.S. President Donald Trump’s East Wing ballroom at a January 8, 2026 hearing.
The project costs $400 million and faces opposition from preservationists and Democratic lawmakers.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is suing to stop construction, arguing the 90,000-square-foot ballroom would overshadow the White House.
The planning commission will conduct a formal review in spring with public comments.

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The White House will present details about U.S. President Donald Trump’s East Wing ballroom at a January 8, 2026 hearing.
The project costs $400 million and faces opposition from preservationists and Democratic lawmakers.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is suing to stop construction, arguing the 90,000-square-foot ballroom would overshadow the White House.
The planning commission will conduct a formal review in spring with public comments.