US EditionTrump-appointed panel approves White House ballroom project
The Trump-appointed U.S. Commission of Fine Arts unanimously approved a $400 million, privately funded ballroom twice the size of the White House amid widespread public opposition.
- The Commission of Fine Arts fast-tracked approval of President Donald Trump’s East Wing renovation on Thursday, approving both concept and final design in a single meeting.
- Since last year, the commission filled with Trump appointees after swearing in Chamberlain Harris and Pamela Hughes Patenaude, a former deputy secretary, in a virtual meeting.
- The committee's chair noted public opposition during a virtual meeting not open for in-person comments, with over 2,000 submissions, over 99% negative, raising concerns about transparency and scale.
- Next, the commission meets on March 5, after the Commission of Fine Arts fast-tracked approval on Thursday, accelerating the process.
- Given the panel's approval and over 2,000 negative comments, critics warn that the board changes since last year could erode trust and set a precedent.
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Cranes and a temporary visitor entrance are seen on the north side of the White House as construction of the new ballroom continues on January 21, 2025, in Washington, DC. | Al Drago/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: As President Donald Trump forges ahead with his…
The committee appointed by Donald Trump has approved the plan for a new ballroom at the White House, a proposal put forward by Trump himself, amidst opposition due to it bypassing several crucial steps.
Fine Arts Commission Approves Trump’s White House Ballroom.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved design plans for President Donald J. Trump’s proposed White House ballroom.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.WHEN & WHERE: The East Wing of the White House was demolished in October 2025; the commission approved the project during a February 2026 meeting in Washington, D.C.KEY QUOTE: “We have to…
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Trump’s Ballroom Plan Gets Green Light
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved the proposal to develop a ballroom where the East Wing once stood. According to a report from the Associated Press, the vote on the design was originally scheduled for a different date, although the panel’s chairman, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., made a motion to vote on its final approval. “Our sitting president has actually designed a very beautiful structure,” Cook said, as per the report. “The United States …
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