U.S. President Donald Trump gestures from the roof of the West Wing of the White House as he takes a tour on August 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday during a briefing that the construction is scheduled to begin in September and will be "completed long before the end of President Trump’s term."
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Trump similarly financed the installation of two 88-foot American flags flanking the White House earlier this year, each reportedly costing around $50,000.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Trump's plan for a new White House ballroom. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The project is intended to provide a dedicated space for hosting official events, state dinners and large ceremonial gatherings.
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The planned 90,000-square-foot addition will accommodate approximately 650 seated guests and will stay true to the classical design of the White House.
Fox Business' Amanda Macias contributed to this report
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