A McCrery Architects rendering provided by the White House of the exterior of the new ballroom. (White House)
Her announcement came after a similar gesture earlier this year, when Trump personally financed the installation of two 88-foot American flags flanking the White House, each reportedly costing about $50,000.
"The White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders in other countries without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building's entrance," Leavitt said at the time, adding the new ballroom will be "a much needed and exquisite addition."
FETTERMAN DEFENDS TRUMP'S 'TASTEFUL' $200M WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM MAKEOVER AMID DEM CRITICISM
A McCrery Architects rendering provided by the White House of the new ballroom. (The White House)
The new 90,000-square-foot addition will accommodate approximately 650 seated guests and will stay true to the classical design of the White House.
The White House does not have a formal ballroom, and the new ballroom will take the place of the current East Wing of the White House.
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Trump chose McCrery Architects to design the project, with Clark Construction overseeing the build and AECOM providing engineering support.
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