Trump says the military is building an underground complex in the White House
The project, which Trump said was designed to accommodate large events and visiting dignitaries, would expand the capacity of the White House, where he said the current rooms are too small to accommodate large gatherings.
“the The army is building Trump said: “A huge complex under the hall, which is under construction, and we are doing a very good job.”
Trump said that underground construction work is already underway and is linked to broader security measures surrounding the site, and described the hall as serving a dual purpose linked to what is being built underneath.
A rendering of the proposed White House ballroom shared by President Donald Trump on Truth Social on February 3, 2026. (Copyright Donald Trump/TruthSocial)
The hall itself will include a range of security upgrades, including reinforced materials and structural protection designed to protect against modern threats.
“We all have bulletproof glass. We have drone-proof roofs and roofs,” Trump said. “Everything is drone-proof and bullet-proof, and unfortunately, we live in an age where that is a good thing.”
Trump said the project is underway With private financing He will not rely on taxpayer money, stressing that the hall is funded through personal contributions and outside donors.
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The White House has begun demolishing part of the East Wing to build the ballroom, which Trump wants to add to the building. Demolition began on Monday. (Associated Press)
the The hall proposal was approved In February by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which fast-tracked the nearly $400 million project after voting unanimously 6-0.
The project will be built on a site The former east wing which was demolished In October, it is expected to significantly increase the White House’s ability to host large events.
Previous administrations had long relied on temporary structures to host large gatherings, with the old dining room in the East Wing seating only 200.
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McCrery Architects architectural rendering provided by the White House for the new ballroom. (white house)
“All the money paid is paid by me and the donors,” Trump said. “They are all donors.” “Not a dime of government money goes into the dance hall.”
Construction is progressing quickly and remains on track, he added, describing the efforts as ahead of schedule Under budget As work continues.
“We are ahead of schedule and under budget,” Trump said.
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Trump also described the hall as designed to match the shape and size of the White House, including its height and architectural style, and described it as a tribute to the historic building.
“I think it will be the greatest ballroom anywhere in the world,” Trump said. “It’s a complete tribute to the White House, which I think is very important.”
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