Trump has begun selecting materials for the $400 million ballroom of the White House

Project of the new ballroom of the White House

According to Главком: US President Donald Trump has begun selecting materials for the new ballroom of the White House, the cost of which has risen to $400 million. This construction is accompanied by controversies, as it involves the demolition of the historic East Wing of the White House. Trump is actively pursuing the realization of this project, involving the architectural firm Shalom Baranes Associates, which is responsible for the design of the ballroom.

Initially, the project's estimate was $200 million, but later it rose to $400 million. The funding for the construction is being provided by Trump’s funds and private donors. Approximately $350 million has been raised for the realization of this idea. The demolition of the East Wing of the White House is scheduled for October 2025, and the start of the above-ground construction of the ballroom is slated for April 2026. The completion of the construction is expected in the summer of 2028.

Trump expressed his admiration for the project, stating: 'Who else, besides the people of our country, could sue to stop the construction of a magnificent ballroom for $400 million, which has been dreamed of in the White House for so long?' Donald Trump

The project of the new ballroom in the White House is generating significant public resonance, as it is associated with the demolition of part of historical architecture. The controversies surrounding the funding and the possible cultural intervention that may occur as a result of the construction indicate that the issue of preserving architectural heritage remains relevant in contemporary discourse.

The realization of the project may also become an important milestone in Trump’s political career, highlighting his desire to leave a significant legacy.