Bloomberg via Getty ImagesAdvertisementHere are some things to know about the newest White House construction project:Why is Trump building a ballroom? The East Wing is traditionally the social side of the White House and sits across East Executive Avenue from the Treasury Department. AdvertisementTrump named a top White House aide, Will Scharf, to head the commission. Renderings released by the White House suggest a strong resemblance to the gilded ballroom at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s private club and home in Palm Beach, Florida. The White House has said the ballroom will be ready for use before Trump’s second term ends in January 2029, an ambitious timeline.

Source: Huffington Post October 22, 2025 14:29 UTC