President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to name a new $300 million White House ballroom after himself. Senior administration officials are already calling it “The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom.”
Although Trump hasn’t officially confirmed the name, he has a long history of branding construction projects with his own name. When asked about it, he smiled and said, “I won’t get into that now.”
Key Details:
- The ballroom is part of a 90,000-square-foot expansion, requiring demolition of the entire East Wing.
- Construction has raised $350 million, though costs currently stand at $300 million. Officials have not explained what will happen with the extra funds.
- The project has resulted in the removal of historic magnolia trees and modifications to the Kennedy Garden.
- Trump said he will contribute millions of dollars of his own money and noted that he usually donates his presidential salary to the White House.
This ambitious project reflects Trump’s well-known approach of personal branding and large-scale construction initiatives. How Texas Homebuyers Really Feel About Buying Homes in 2025