President Donald Trump has published new renderings of “the finest Ballroom ever built anywhere in the World,” and suggested the $400 million White House project will play a big role in American civic life. It's unclear whether he's referring to actual presidential inaugurations, which take place at the U.S. Capitol, or other events aligned with the swearing-in ceremony. The inauguration has been held at other sites in American history, according to the Library of Congress. “Although the Constitution includes the inaugural oath, it does not dictate where that oath should take place,” it states. Whether Trump has the power to determine the venue of future inaugurations also appears to be an open question.

Source: Huffington Post February 10, 2026 06:07 UTC