Trump expected to name White House ballroom after himself, report says

Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News on Oct 24, 2025

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President Donald Trump is expected to name the new White House ballroom, being constructed where the East Wing once stood for more than 120 years, after himself.

Trump insiders are already referring to the $300 million project as “The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom,” which is likely to become its official name, administration sources told ABC News on Friday.

“I won’t get into that now,” Trump said with a smile when asked by reporters on Thursday if a name for the extension had been chosen.

A White House official also confirmed to ABC that the sprawling ballroom, expected to be 90,000 square feet and seat nearly 1,000 guests, is being privately funded. Trump is said to have already gathered enough donations to cover current cost projections — plus another $50 million.

The president also said he intends to sink “million of dollars” of his own money into the space, which is being designed for him to host large crowds without having to leave the property.

“I give a lot of money to the White House,” he said, claiming 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue “was a little bit abandoned” before he took office.

Wrecking crews descended on the White House Monday to begin tearing down the area historically used by the first lady’s staff. Trump announced his intentions to build the glitzy ballroom in July, but initially said his annex wouldn’t “interfere” with the nation’s most storied residence.

In August, he paved over the White House Rose Garden, turning it into a patio where VIP guests can be seated.

Trump famously puts his family name on hotel and golf club properties that he and his sons develop or acquire in the private sector. He’s also stamped the Trump name onto steaks, wines, bottled water, a vodka brand, a board game and numerous casinos.

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