An excavator works to clear rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished on October 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Eric Lee/Getty Images)
Trump initially chose McCrery Architects to design the ballroom. McCrery will remain a valuable consultant on the project, a White House official told Fox News.
Construction started on the ballroom in October, leading to the demolition of the White House’s historic East Wing.
The project is being privately funded at an estimated cost of $300 million, up from a $200 million estimate in July when the project was unveiled.
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A McCrery Architects rendering provided by the White House of the new ballroom. (The White House)
The president said the overhaul has been needed for 150 years, adding, "I think it's going to be the finest ballroom ever built."
The White House previously said the long-envisioned addition will be designed to host large gatherings and state visits, and will be completed before the end of Trump's term.
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