Trump's $200 million ballroom plan stirs up controversy in America

04 August, 2025, 06:20 pm

Last modified: 04 August, 2025, 06:21 pm

Trump's $200 million ballroom plan stirs up controversy in America

04 August, 2025, 06:20 pm

Last modified: 04 August, 2025, 06:21 pm

The new White House ballroom will be about 90,000 square feet in size, seating up to 650 guests at a time, compared to the current East Room, the largest formal room in the White House, which can seat only 200 people.

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