Who's paying for the White House ballroom and what's in it for them?

From the gilded Oval Office to a new ballroom: A look at Trump's White House projects

Since his return to office, President Donald Trump has wasted no time in reshaping the look and feel of the White House.Trump's taste for opulence is unmistakable in the Oval Office, where golden accents now decorate the nation’s most iconic workspace, a reflection of his personal style.In March, Trump told Fox News host Laura Ingraham during a tour of the Oval Office that the room "needed a little life" when asked about the gold details. "Throu…

Donors to Trump’s White House Ballroom May Get Names Permanently Etched Inside

Major corporations have committed to donating, including Google, R.J. Reynolds, Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin and Palantir.

Ballroom Donors May Get Names Etched in White House

Pledges are still coming in for the project, estimated to cost $250 million.

Trump donors may get their names etched into White House walls 'forever'

Donors to President Donald Trump's lavish new White House ballroom may get their names enshrined in the building "forever," according to a new report.Trump is building a new ballroom, a project described as the most significant renovation of the White House since Harry Truman. The ballroom is planne...

Who’s paying for the White House ballroom and what’s in it for them?

September 19, 2025 / 2:07 PM EDT / CBS News Contribute money to the new White House ballroom President Trump is constructing and in exchange, donors may be able to choose a Trumpian option: their names etched inside the White House forever. At least that’s one option that has been discussed.  Also under consideration: listing donor names on a website, though no final decision has been made.  Multiple companies have pledged to donate $5 million o…

Who's paying for the White House ballroom and what's in it for them?

President Trump has so far raised $200 million for a new White House ballroom from some of the nation's biggest companies.