A ton of speculation swirled over how the MAGA chief would name his new venture after demolishing a perfectly fine historic building. Now, it is clearer than ever what the title of $250 million ballroom will be.
US President Donald Trump is expected to name his new White House ballroom after himself, senior administration officials have said.
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Officials are already referring to it as "The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom," and ABC News was told the name will likely stick.
Trump has not publicly confirmed the name. When asked by ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce if he had decided on a name, Trump smiled and said: "I won't get into that now." The president has previously branded his construction projects with his own name, and this appears to be no different.
The 90,000-square-foot ballroom is being built after the entire East Wing of the White House was demolished. A White House official confirmed that $350 million has been raised for the project, with construction currently costing $300 million. The official said Trump "has received such positive and overwhelming support for the ballroom that he continues to receive donations" but did not explain what would happen with the additional $50 million raised.
When asked how much of his own money he would contribute, Trump replied: "Oh, millions of dollars. Yeah. Well, I also give, you know, I give a lot of money to the White House. The White House is, as you know, I give my salary, and I usually like to steer it to the White House because this house was a little bit abandoned."
The new ballroom is part of Trump’s vision to leave a personal mark on the White House. It will be one of the largest additions to the East Wing in modern history when it's completed in 2026.
Fundraising for the ballroom has exceeded expectations, with supporters contributing more than the projected construction cost. Trump’s decision to personally contribute millions reinforces his commitment to the project. The ballroom is expected to host events, ceremonies, and state functions, further cementing Trump’s imprint on the White House.
US President Donald Trump is expected to name his new White House ballroom after himself, senior administration officials have said.
Video
Officials are already referring to it as "The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom," and ABC News was told the name will likely stick.
Trump has not publicly confirmed the name. When asked by ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce if he had decided on a name, Trump smiled and said: "I won't get into that now." The president has previously branded his construction projects with his own name, and this appears to be no different.
The 90,000-square-foot ballroom is being built after the entire East Wing of the White House was demolished. A White House official confirmed that $350 million has been raised for the project, with construction currently costing $300 million. The official said Trump "has received such positive and overwhelming support for the ballroom that he continues to receive donations" but did not explain what would happen with the additional $50 million raised.
When asked how much of his own money he would contribute, Trump replied: "Oh, millions of dollars. Yeah. Well, I also give, you know, I give a lot of money to the White House. The White House is, as you know, I give my salary, and I usually like to steer it to the White House because this house was a little bit abandoned."
The new ballroom is part of Trump’s vision to leave a personal mark on the White House. It will be one of the largest additions to the East Wing in modern history when it's completed in 2026.
Fundraising for the ballroom has exceeded expectations, with supporters contributing more than the projected construction cost. Trump’s decision to personally contribute millions reinforces his commitment to the project. The ballroom is expected to host events, ceremonies, and state functions, further cementing Trump’s imprint on the White House.
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