Trump Targets West Wing for Next White House Construction Project:
The administration unveiled the plan during a meeting of the National Capital Planning ...
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West Wing Expansion Proposed for White House RenovationFollowing a 2025 ballroom project, plans include adding a second floor to restore the West Wing's architectural balance.
Key FactsJan 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The administration intends to add a second level to the West Wing colonnade after demolishing the East Wing for a new ballroom.
- The new ballroom will cover 22,000 square feet and accommodate 1,000 seated guests, funded solely through private donations.
- Architect Shalom Baranes highlighted restoring the White House's symmetry as a key goal of the West Wing addition.
- Historic preservation groups have challenged the project, urging adherence to all required federal reviews before construction proceeds.
The National Trust continues to urge the Administration to comply with all legally required review and approval processes before commencing construction.— The National Trust for Historic Preservation made this statement following a meeting regarding the White House ballroom project.
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