Trump Says White House Ballroom and Military Complex Is Under Budget, Ahead of Schedule

Trump Says White House Ballroom and Military Complex Is Under Budget, Ahead of Schedule

Trump says the ballroom and military complex being built on White House grounds will carry zero taxpayer cost, funded entirely by private companies and patriots.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 22, 2026, 5:43 AM ET

Donald J. Trump said construction of a ballroom and military complex on the grounds of the White House is running under budget and ahead of schedule, with private funding covering the entire cost.