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U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that the U.S. military is building a "massive complex" beneath the administration's planned White House Ballroom, during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One.

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that the U.S. military is building a "massive complex" beneath the administration's planned White House Ballroom, during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One.

The Trump administration first announced the 90,000-square-foot ballroom in July 2025 as a replacement for the White House East Wing, which was <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/trump-says-entire-east-wing-of-white-house-to-be-demolished-for-ballroom-project">demolished in its entirety in October</a> to make way for the project.

The Trump administration first announced the 90,000-square-foot ballroom in July 2025 as a replacement for the White House East Wing, which was demolished in its entirety in October to make way for the project.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/trump-ballroom-plan-approved-despite-public-opposition">Formal approval arrived in February 2026</a>, after the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously in favor of the $400 million proposal and its final design, which Trump claimed would match the White House's aesthetic and could host future presidential inaugurations.

Formal approval arrived in February 2026, after the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously in favor of the $400 million proposal and its final design, which Trump claimed would match the White House's aesthetic and could host future presidential inaugurations.

Speaking to reporters, Trump clarified that the ballroom would function as "a shed for what's being built under," and feature anti-drone ceilings and bulletproof windows, elements the president said were "unfortunately … a good thing" in current times.

Speaking to reporters, Trump clarified that the ballroom would function as "a shed for what's being built under," and feature anti-drone ceilings and bulletproof windows, elements the president said were "unfortunately … a good thing" in current times.

The president also confirmed that the endeavor was under budget and ahead of schedule, before adding that it would be funded entirely by himself and other unnamed donors, stating that "not one dime of government money" was "going into the ballroom."

The president also confirmed that the endeavor was under budget and ahead of schedule, before adding that it would be funded entirely by himself and other unnamed donors, stating that "not one dime of government money" was "going into the ballroom."

According to Trump, details about the project had emerged from a "stupid lawsuit," with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States suing the president over his demolition of the east wing.

According to Trump, details about the project had emerged from a "stupid lawsuit," with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States suing the president over his demolition of the east wing.

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Trump announced plans in July 2025 to build a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom on the site of the East Wing, with an initial cost estimate of $200 million funded by private donors. The project's price tag has since risen to $400 million.

Trump announced plans in July 2025 to build a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom on the site of the East Wing, with an initial cost estimate of $200 million funded by private donors. The project's price tag has since risen to $400 million.

The East Wing, constructed in 1902 and expanded in 1942, was demolished in October 2025 to make way for the ballroom. The demolition marked the largest construction effort at the 225-year-old White House since the 1940s.

The East Wing, constructed in 1902 and expanded in 1942, was demolished in October 2025 to make way for the ballroom. The demolition marked the largest construction effort at the 225-year-old White House since the 1940s.

Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is building a "massive complex" beneath the planned ballroom, describing the structure as "a shed for what's being built under." He said details emerged due to what he called "a stupid lawsuit."

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Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is building a "massive complex" beneath the planned ballroom, describing the structure as "a shed for what's being built under." He said details emerged due to what he called "a stupid lawsuit."

Trump said the ballroom features bulletproof glass and drone-proof ceilings, and that no government funds are being used. "There's not one dime of government money going into the ballroom," he said.

Trump said the ballroom features bulletproof glass and drone-proof ceilings, and that no government funds are being used. "There's not one dime of government money going into the ballroom," he said.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit in December 2025 alleging the project violated federal statutes, including requirements for congressional authorization and review by the National Capital Planning Commission and Commission of Fine Arts.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit in December 2025 alleging the project violated federal statutes, including requirements for congressional authorization and review by the National Capital Planning Commission and Commission of Fine Arts.

Judge Richard Leon described the East Wing demolition as "brazen" during a hearing earlier in 2025 and suggested he might block the project. White House lawyers have argued the president did not need outside approval to proceed.

Judge Richard Leon described the East Wing demolition as "brazen" during a hearing earlier in 2025 and suggested he might block the project. White House lawyers have argued the president did not need outside approval to proceed.

The White House Ballroom is a long-overdue upgrade that presidents have wanted for 150 years, and Trump is finally delivering it. At 90,000 square feet with a 650-person capacity, it dwarfs the cramped 200-person East Room and ends the embarrassment of hosting world leaders under a tent. Privately funded and ahead of schedule, this is exactly the kind of bold, beautiful investment the People's House deserves.

The White House Ballroom is a long-overdue upgrade that presidents have wanted for 150 years, and Trump is finally delivering it. At 90,000 square feet with a 650-person capacity, it dwarfs the cramped 200-person East Room and ends the embarrassment of hosting world leaders under a tent. Privately funded and ahead of schedule, this is exactly the kind of bold, beautiful investment the People's House deserves.

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Demolishing a 120-year-old wing of the White House without congressional approval, environmental review or public input isn't bold leadership — it's lawless. Federal law explicitly bars erecting structures on public grounds without Congress's express authorization, and no president gets to bulldoze national landmarks on a whim. The ballroom project must be halted until proper legal reviews are completed.

Demolishing a 120-year-old wing of the White House without congressional approval, environmental review or public input isn't bold leadership — it's lawless. Federal law explicitly bars erecting structures on public grounds without Congress's express authorization, and no president gets to bulldoze national landmarks on a whim. The ballroom project must be halted until proper legal reviews are completed.

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The White House Ballroom is a long-overdue upgrade that presidents have wanted for 150 years, and Trump is finally delivering it, with private funding no less. At 90,000 square feet, with a 650-person capacity, the ballroom dwarfs the cramped 200-person East Room and will end the international embarrassment of hosting world leaders under a tent.

The White House Ballroom is a long-overdue upgrade that presidents have wanted for 150 years, and Trump is finally delivering it, with private funding no less. At 90,000 square feet, with a 650-person capacity, the ballroom dwarfs the cramped 200-person East Room and will end the international embarrassment of hosting world leaders under a tent.

Trump's demolition of the east wing was utterly lawless, undertaken as it was without either congressional approval, environmental review or public input. As federal law clearly prohibits erecting new structures on public land without proper authorization, the ballroom project must stop until the administration completes the necessary legal reviews.

Trump's demolition of the east wing was utterly lawless, undertaken as it was without either congressional approval, environmental review or public input. As federal law clearly prohibits erecting new structures on public land without proper authorization, the ballroom project must stop until the administration completes the necessary legal reviews.

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