Inside Trump’s push to make the White House ballroom as big as possible

Inside Trump’s push to make the White House ballroom as big as possible

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December 2, 2025

President Trump’s plans for a White House ballroom, the latest of which calls for a room larger than the West Wing, has caused tension with contractors. His architect has taken a step back as Trump personally manages the project.

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