Trump Says Cost of New Ballroom May Now Reach $400 Million

December 17, 2025, 3:59 AM UTC

The proposed White House ballroom will cost as much as $400 million, with President Donald Trump saying it will also be equipped to host inaugurations going forward.

Trump gave the latest estimate Tuesday evening, while also predicting the project would come in under cost.

Donald Trump on Dec. 16.
Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg

“For 150 years, they wanted a ballroom,” Trump said during a Hanukkah reception, lamenting that the event had limits on invitations. “It’ll be the most beautiful ballroom, and it’ll handle inaugurations.”

He said that inaugurations — held customarily at the US Capitol — often have safety and weather challenges. “From a safety standpoint, we can ...

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