US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering naming the new under-construction ballroom at the White House after himself, shortly after demolition work on the East Wing began.
ABC reported that the 90,000-square-foot space could be referred to as “The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom.” When asked earlier this week about the potential name, Trump said, “I won’t get into that now.”
Although the White House has denied claims that the president plans to name the ballroom after himself, it stated that any official decision will be announced personally by Trump.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital on Friday, “Any announcement made on the name of the ballroom will come directly from President Trump himself, and not through anonymous and unnamed sources.”
Who is funding the project?
President Donald Trump met with donors for his new White House ballroom and shared a story that delighted his real estate mogul instincts earlier this month.
On Monday, Trump announced that construction of the ballroom had begun, following months of promoting the project as part of his efforts to modernize the White House. The administration has emphasized that the project is privately funded and does not use taxpayer money.
About the project
The construction of the “big, beautiful ballroom” marks the first major addition to the White House in more than a century.
Traditionally, US first ladies have maintained offices in the East Wing, while the president conducts business from the West Wing, with the couple residing together in the Executive Mansion.
Although Trump claims that the East Wing is “completely separate from the White House itself,” it is connected to the main mansion by a covered colonnade.
Trump says the new 90,000-square-foot ballroom, capable of accommodating up to 1,000 guests, is necessary for hosting large state dinners and other events that are currently held in tents. The White House noted that the ballroom will have a seating capacity of 650, a significant increase from the 200-person capacity of the East Room.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated that the project is privately financed and does not involve taxpayer money.
Currently, the White House uses tents because the East Room cannot accommodate large events. Temporary tents on the South Lawn or in the Rose Garden provide additional space, weather protection, and flexibility for hosting hundreds of guests.
According to NPR, former President Barack Obama held several state dinners in tents, and President Joe Biden has conducted four of his six state dinners outdoors in tents.
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