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Jun 16, 2026

White House Ballroom Project Costs Balloon to $600 Million, Taxpayers to Pay Half

President Trump's White House ballroom construction costs have spiraled to $600 million, with taxpayers footing roughly half the bill according to financial records obtained by The Washington Post—significantly more than previously disclosed.

Jun 16, 2026·3 sources

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▪The project's initial cost estimate was $200 million when it was announced in July 2025
▪White House spokesperson Davis Ingle stated that President Trump and private donors are funding the ballroom with approximately $400 million
▪The public funding includes $155 million from the Secret Service, $149 million from the White House Military Office, and $3 million from the Executive Residence

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