Trump Offers Xi and Guests First Glimpse of White House Ballroom Construction Site

Trump invites Xi to tour new $400M ballroom under construction at White House, sparking security concerns.

September 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — During a state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, former President Donald Trump provided guests with an exclusive preview of the newly constructed White House ballroom, which is set to become a major venue for official events.

The 90,000-square-foot golden ballroom, located in the East Wing of the White House, will accommodate 650 guests, significantly more than the current East Room’s capacity of 200. Trump described the site as “clean and sparkly” and invited attendees to tour it before the evening’s entertainment concluded.

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The project, initially estimated to cost around $400 million, has faced scrutiny after the contractor reported potential costs of up to $600 million, with a portion likely funded by taxpayers. The administration also faced legal challenges over whether it had the authority to demolish the East Wing without Congressional approval, though the Supreme Court recently allowed the project to continue.

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