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Trump-appointed panel approves White House ballroom project

February 19, 2026

The US Commission of Fine Arts, largely composed of appointees from former President Donald Trump, has approved the design plans for a new ballroom at the White House following the demolition of the East Wing. The new facility, significantly larger than the existing White House, is intended to enhance event hosting capabilities and has faced legal challenges from preservationists.

An excavator sits on the rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished on October 28, 2025

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The Commission of Fine Arts approved the ballroom project with a 6-1 vote.
The East Wing was demolished in October 2025 to accommodate the new ballroom.
The new ballroom will be 89,000 square feet, exceeding the size of the White House itself.
The project has faced legal opposition from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Trump-appointed panel approves White House ballroom project

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