WASHINGTON—The White House will be constructing a $200 million ballroom to accommodate people for larger events, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on July 31.
“For 150 years, presidents, administrations, and White House staff have longed for a large event space on the White House complex that can hold substantially more guests than currently allowed,” Leavitt said during a press briefing.
“President [Donald] Trump has expressed his commitment to solving this problem on behalf of future administrations and the American people.”
Construction will start in September.
Leavitt noted that the White House, despite its history and beauty, is unable to host large events without erecting a tent on the White House lawn, where state dinners are usually held….