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President Donald Trump said Sunday that the military is constructing a “massive complex” beneath a planned White House ballroom, which he said will feature bulletproof glass and drone-proof protections while being funded entirely by private donors.
The project, which Trump said is designed to accommodate large events and visiting dignitaries, would expand capacity at the White House, where he said existing rooms are too small for major gatherings.
“The military is building a massive complex under the ballroom, and that’s under construction, and we’re doing very well,” Trump said.
Trump said the underground construction is already underway and tied to broader security measures surrounding the site, describing the ballroom as serving a dual purpose tied to what is being built beneath it.
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A rendering of the proposed White House ballroom shared by President Donald Trump on Truth Social on Feb. 3, 2026. (Copyright Donald Trump/Truth Social)
The ballroom itself will include a range of security upgrades, including reinforced materials and structural protections designed to guard against modern threats.
“We have all bulletproof glass. We have drone-proof roofs, ceilings,” Trump said. “Everything is drone-proof and bulletproof, and unfortunately, we’re living in an age where that’s a good thing.”
Trump said the project is being privately funded and will not rely on taxpayer dollars, emphasizing that the ballroom is being financed through personal contributions and outside donors.
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The White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing to build the ballroom Trump wants added to the building. Demolition began Monday. (The Associated Press)
The ballroom proposal was approved in February by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which…
