Trump Releases Rendering of Planned White House Ballroom

President Donald Trump has released a rendering of the planned new White House East Wing and ballroom, unveiling an exterior design he said would remain faithful to the historic character of the executive mansion while addressing what he has long described as a critical functional shortfall.

The image, shared in a Feb. 3 post on Truth Social, depicts the future ballroom complex as seen from the Treasury Department across Pennsylvania Avenue. Trump said the structure will replace what he called the “very small, dilapidated, and rebuilt many times” East Wing with a new wing anchored by a large, classical-style ballroom intended to serve future administrations for generations.

“This beautiful building will be, when complete, the much anticipated White House Ballroom — The Greatest of its kind ever built!” Trump wrote. “Being an identical height and scale, it is totally in keeping with our historic White House.”

The rendering marks the first official visual depiction of the project since demolition of the former East Wing began on Oct. 20, 2025. At that time, Trump said the project would be financed entirely with private funds, with no taxpayer money involved, and completed before the end of his term in early 2029. A donor list features names such as Amazon, Apple, Caterpillar, and Lockheed Martin.
The new ballroom is expected to span about 90,000 square feet and accommodate up to 999 guests, significantly expanding the White House’s capacity for state dinners, diplomatic receptions, and other large-scale events. It is projected to cost about $300 million.

According to Trump, the new structure will mirror key architectural elements of the White House. He noted in his social media post that the ballroom’s north wall would replicate the North Facade of the main residence, a feature visible in the newly released image.