AdvertisementThe commission’s chairman, Will Scharf, who is also a top White House official, said he thought the project would ultimately be approved. AdvertisementBaranes said the idea would be to build the ballroom’s height to ensure it matches the rest of the White House. Upon completion, however, the ballroom is expected to be larger than the rest of the existing White House. A more formal review, including public testimony and votes, is expected after the White House submits a more detailed proposal. AdvertisementBefore the meeting adjourned, Scharf argued that the White House needed a larger, more elegant space for major functions.

Source: Huffington Post January 09, 2026 20:16 UTC