White House East Wing demolition begins as Donald Trump builds first ever presidential ballroom

President Donald J. Trump has broken ground on a $250 million, 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, marking a historic East Wing renovation. Privately funded by Trump and major donors, the project will host up to 650 guests and preserve the mansion’s neoclassical style. Demolition has begun, with completion expected by January 2029, reflecting Trump’s ambitious vision for expanded presidential event spaces.