Trump discusses White House ballroom project
The gist
President Donald Trump spent nearly 20 minutes on his White House ballroom project after the midterms.
The privately funded build has drawn lawsuits and a split Supreme Court ruling.
How it unfolded
- Oct 2025Construction on the ballroom started, leading to the demolition of the White House's historic East Wing.
- Dec 12, 2025A historic preservation group sued President Donald Trump seeking to stop construction on the ballroom.
- Jan 16, 2026Trump installed four allies on a federal commission set to review his ballroom plan, including its former chief architect.