White House unveils plans for new US$ 200 mil. ballroom

In the U.S., the White House unveiled on Thursday plans to construct a 200-million-U.S.-dollar State Ballroom, marking the first structural addition to the main building since the Truman Balcony was added in 1948.

The proposed ballroom, also known as "The People's House," will be approximately 8,360 square meters in size and accommodate up to 650 seated guests, far exceeding the current 200-person capacity of the East Room.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said construction is scheduled to begin this September and is expected to be completed before the end of President Trump's term in early 2029.

Funding will come from Trump and other donors.