An arts panel made up of Trump appointees unanimously approves his White House ballroom proposal
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DARLENE SUPERVILLEFebruary 19, 2026 at 04:53 PM
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In February 2026, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, composed of Trump appointees, unanimously approved a proposal to construct a large ballroom at the White House. The ballroom, larger than the White House itself, will replace the East Wing. The commission, initially scheduled to vote on the design at a later date, moved to a final approval vote during the meeting. Construction is already underway in Washington D.C., with artist renderings of the new ballroom having been released. The approval came from all seven commissioners.
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