Renderings show most detailed vision for Trump’s White House ballroom

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Anna BettsFebruary 15, 2026 at 04:38 PM

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Renderings have been released showcasing Donald Trump's proposed $400 million White House ballroom addition. The 90,000 sq ft structure, detailed in a document submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) ahead of a March hearing, has faced controversy since Trump initiated demolition of the East Wing in October to make space for it. The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit in December to block construction, alleging violations of preservation laws. The project, now led by Shalom Baranes Associates, is financed by private donors and corporations. Trump claims the ballroom, which he says will be the "finest ever built," is on budget and ahead of schedule. The renderings were briefly available on the NCPC website before being removed.

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