President Trump's White House ballroom project now includes a rooftop drone port and underground facilities, doubling its cost to $400m within a year.
The project was originally estimated to cost $200 million
Jun 05, 2026
03:33 pm
What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump's ambitious plan to build a new ballroom at the White House has undergone significant changes over the past year.
Originally estimated to cost $200 million, the project's budget has now doubled to $400 million.
But the president insisted: "I build good."
But the president insisted: "I build good."
The White House has announced plans to build a new ballroom, fulfilling a long-term desire of Donald Trump’s.
The East Wing of the White House will be \
Higher cost, more seats and a new architect are among changes over the past eight months since Trump proposed the new ballroom.
Trump’s White House ballroom project faces backlash as costs soar to $1.4B—700% above estimates—after a Senate setback on funding.
