White House unveils plans to renovate East Wing
The 90,000-square-foot White House State Ballroom will have a seated capacity of 650 people, a significant increase from current facilities, and will be built on the East Wing site.
Construction is scheduled to begin in September and is expected to be completed before the end of President Trump 's term in 2029, with an estimated cost of $200 million funded by Trump and private donors.
The new facility aims to enable the White House to host major functions for world leaders without relying on temporary tents, which are currently necessary.
The ballroom's design, featuring extensive gold leaf, is reminiscent of the one at Trump's Mar-a-Lago property, aligning with other aesthetic changes he has made to the White House, including the Oval Office and Kennedy Rose Garden.
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