President Trump plans to build a $200 million ballroom off the East Wing “long before” the end of his term in 2029.

President Donald Trump held plenty of meetings at the White House this summer: with foreign delegations striking trade deals, Cabinet members plotting a government overhaul and industry executives seeking tariff relief.

The White House on Thursday announced that construction on a massive, new $200 million ballroom will begin in September and be ready before President Donald Trump 's term ends in early 2029. Trump has substantially redecorated the Oval Office through the addition of golden flourishes and cherubs,