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President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the controversial new White House ballroom, currently under construction, will be significantly larger than originally planned, with a capacity of 900 people—nearly 40 percent more than the initial 650-person design.
The expansion comes as construction has just begun on the $200 million project, which Trump discussed in a telephone interview with NBC News while heavy machinery and trucks were visible at the construction site.
Why It Matters
The ballroom represents the biggest change to the White House exterior since the East Wing was expanded under Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942, marking a historic alteration to America’s most iconic residence.
As a legacy project intended to serve future administrations, the ballroom will fundamentally change how the White House hosts large diplomatic events and state functions, eliminating the need for temporary tents on the South Lawn that Trump has criticized as undignified for hosting foreign leaders and dignitaries.
Q: My condolences on the loss of your friend Charlie Kirk. How are you holding up?
TRUMP: I think very good. And by the way, right there you see all the trucks. They just started construction of the new ballroom for the White House, which is something they've been trying to get… pic.twitter.com/Jrw4j2fnVZ
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 12, 2025
What To Know
The 90,000-square-foot ballroom is being constructed at the East Wing location, which has traditionally served as office space for the first lady and her staff.
These offices will be temporarily relocated during construction, with the East Wing set to be modernized and renovated as part of the project. White House press secretary
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