Trump's DC Building Projects Ranked by Size and Cost
Summary
President Donald Trump is leading several large construction and renovation projects in Washington, D.C., including a new White House ballroom, a Triumphal Arch, a renovation of the Kennedy Center, and rebuilding a golf course. These projects have different sizes and costs, with some funded by private donations and others using federal money, and some facing legal challenges.Key Facts
- The new White House ballroom and East Wing is the most expensive project, planned to be 90,000 square feet and finishing by summer 2028.
- President Trump says the ballroom will cost no more than $400 million and be funded by his money and private donations, but reports suggest the cost might reach $600 million with over half funded by taxpayers.
- The Supreme Court allowed construction on the ballroom to continue despite ongoing lawsuits.
- The John F. Kennedy Center is set for a $257 million renovation funded by Congress but is facing legal battles over adding Trump’s name to the building.
- A judge ordered Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center facade and blocked the planned closure for renovation.
- The center’s board later decided to put Trump’s name back with a longer title that highlights his role in the renovation.
- The Justice Department says donations for the Kennedy Center might stop without Trump’s name on the building.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick mentioned President Trump could raise up to $500 million in donations for the Kennedy Center renovation.
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