Trump’s $200M White House Ballroom Sparks Debate

President Donald Trump has launched one of the most ambitious construction projects in modern White House history — a massive new ballroom on the South Lawn. The project, estimated at $200 million and covering nearly 90,000 square feet, is designed to replace the need for temporary tents at large events and provide a permanent venue that can host more than 600 guests, possibly even up to 900.

While supporters see the ballroom as a practical upgrade that will allow the White House to hold major diplomatic gatherings with style, critics are raising questions. Concerns include the suspension of public tours that normally bring in half a million visitors each year, the removal of historic trees and shrubs from the South Lawn, and uncertainty over the transparency of donor funding.

Trump has promised the project will be funded privately, through himself and donors, but the full details of who is paying remain unclear. Meanwhile, the timeline aims for completion before the end of his term in 2029.

This development has already become a flashpoint in Washington, symbolizing both Trump’s grand vision and the controversy that often follows him. Whether viewed as an extravagant vanity project or a necessary modernization, the new White House ballroom is set to reshape how America’s most famous residence hosts the world.

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