U.S. President Donald Trump holds a model of an arch as he delivers remarks during a ballroom fundraising dinner in the East Room of the White House. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
In October, Trump unveiled a new monument dubbed the "Arc de Trump," which is planned to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary next year.
At a White House ballroom fundraising dinner, Trump shared additional details about the newest monument planned for the nation’s capital. He said he was presented with three arch models in varying sizes — small, medium and large — and said his preference was for the largest one.
TRUMP REVEALS ARC DE TRIOMPHE-STYLE MONUMENT FOR AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY
Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office. (Daniel Torok/The White House)
Trump's taste for opulence is unmistakable in the Oval Office, where golden accents now decorate the nation’s most iconic workspace, a reflection of his personal style. Last March, Trump told Fox News host Laura Ingraham during a tour of the Oval Office that the room "needed a little life" when asked about the gold details.
TRUMP GAVE THE OVAL OFFICE A GILDED MAKEOVER – AND COVERED THE COST HIMSELF
A golden cherub is seen above a door in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 5, 2025. (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle previously told Fox News Digital that the gold Trump added to the Oval Office "is of the highest quality," declining to provide further details.
The spokesperson also said that Trump personally covered the cost of the gold accents, though they did not specify how much gold was added or how much Trump spent.
President Donald Trump added plaques below former President Joe Biden's portrait in the "Presidential Walk of Fame." (Nicolas Rojas/Fox News Digital)
The Trump administration has also installed several large mirrors in gold frames along the walkway.
A photo shared on President Donald Trump's Truth Social account of a renovated White House bathroom. (TruthSocial)
"I did it in black and white polished statuary marble. This was very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln and in fact could be the marble that was originally there," he added.
A McCrery Architects rendering provided by the White House of the new ballroom. (White House)
Among the largest projects currently underway is a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom designed to accommodate roughly 650 seated guests.
On July 31, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the planned construction of the sprawling ballroom. "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 during a press briefing, adding the new ballroom will be "a much-needed and exquisite addition."
SPRAWLING NEW $200M WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM TO BE PAID FOR BY TRUMP AND DONORS
Trump covered the cost of the two new flag poles at the White House. (Getty Images)
Ahead of Independence Day, Trump also personally financed the installation of two 88-foot flagpoles with American flags in front of and behind the White House, each reportedly costing around $50,000. The new flags on the North and South Lawns were raised at a June 18 ceremony.
Tables and chairs in the Rose Garden of the White House on Aug. 8, 2025. Trump ordered updates to the Rose Garden in March. (Getty Images)
Elsewhere on the White House grounds, Trump directed the addition of stone pavers to the Rose Garden lawn, a change designed to better accommodate press conferences and ceremonial events.
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Framed by magnolia and crabapple trees, the Rose Garden has hosted everything from diplomatic welcomes to first lady initiatives.
The White House declined to say what additional renovation projects were in the works.
Amanda covers the intersection of business and politics for Fox News Digital.
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