CFA Approves $400M White House Ballroom Amid Concerns

February 19, 2026·16 days ago·via The Business Journals

The Commission of Fine Arts approves a massive $400 million ballroom addition to the White House, demolishing the historic East Wing despite public backlash over scale and transparency. President Trump pushes this private-donor-funded project to host 1,000 guests in a 22,000-square-foot space - 60% larger than the Executive Residence - addressing outdated event venues like the East Room. Read more about this...

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